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Name of Unit
Secondary Agreement for Faculty Appointments

This agreement outlines the circumstances of the secondary appointment of [name], [rank] of [College, Department], to [interdisciplinary unit]. This appointment acknowledges the growing collaborative efforts between [interdisciplinary unit] and the [College, Department]. [[OPTIONAL: Furthermore, [name] has worked collaboratively with [interdisciplinary unit] for [period of time] and is the [role] on a [interdisciplinary unit] grant.]] The purpose of this agreement is to [purpose: e.g., enhance research in the area of [topic]]. Example of OPTIONAL material: To this end and with the agreement of [Department/College], Dr. [name] has the option of originating applications for funding from either [interdisciplinary unit] or [College, Department]. Applications originating at [interdisciplinary unit] will be [topic] related and [interdisciplinary unit] understands that the credit for the applications will be attributed to [the faculty member's primary department].

The undersigned agree to a 0% non-remunerated secondary appointment effective [date] through [date, not more than 5 years later]. [College, Department] agrees that Dr. [name]’s activities in [interdisciplinary unit] are valuable and will recognize them appropriately in [annual and Posttenure] reviews [and promotions]. At the time of [annual and Post-tenure] reviews and [promotion], [interdisciplinary unit], following its Manual of Procedures, will provide information in a consulting role to [College, Department] regarding Dr. [name]’s activities in [interdisciplinary unit].

As a non-remunerated faculty member, Dr. [name] will have the following privileges and responsibilities:

• Will appear as a [name of unit] faculty member in various University reports, including faculty reports to departments. [NOTE: this item is required.]

LIST all expected activities, % effort allocated to the unit in teaching, research, and service, allocation of funds, and any other information as may be relevant, for example: 

• Will be listed in the [name of unit]’s promotional materials as an appointed faculty member.
• Will serve on the faculty steering committee as a voting member.

Assignments in [interdisciplinary unit] will not in any way limit or interfere with Dr. [name]'s obligations to [College, Department].