Adjunct Appointment
An adjunct [FA_ (1100…1700)] appointment is for an individual who holds their primary position elsewhere. This person may be a P&S staff member at the University or employed elsewhere in the surrounding community, whose areas of expertise are insufficiently represented on the faculty. Adjunct faculty ordinarily hold a terminal degree in the field and their responsibilities may involve teaching, teaching support, research, patient care, or clinical/practicum supervision.
These appointments must be less than 50% and may or may not be compensated. Adjunct appointments are always temporary, part-time and do not include benefits.
An Equal Opportunity and Diversity search is not required and appointments may be made for up to three years. At the end of each three-year appointment, the faculty member and the position should be reviewed. If desired, reappointments for another term of up to three years can be made by processing a Change in Status Faculty Status form. The Appointment or Change in Status form and attachments are routed in workflow from the Department to the Dean's Office to the Office of the Provost for electronic signature.
An Adjunct can be appointed at 0% and put into pay status by initiating an Adjunct Support Form. After indicating a start date for the period to be paid, choose the most appropriate paygroup. When paying a P&S employee for teaching duties via a Special Compensation form, a current 0% adjunct appointment must first be in place (see Special Compensation).
Required Attachments (Initial Appointment):
- Final Offer Letter Signed by Candidate
- Candidate's CV
Required Attachments (Reappointment):
- Final Offer Letter Signed by Candidate
Required Offer Letter Elements:
- Title
- Start/End Dates
- Overview of Responsibilities/Expectations.
- Brief Description of Benefits (if applicable)
Sample Offer Letter for Adjunct Position