1410 APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBERS

1410.1 Each appointment to the faculty shall be made in consultation with the appropriate academic official, departmental chairperson, and members of the department.1410.2 Recommendations for all faculty appointments shall be initiated by the department of instruction in which the appointment is sought.1410.3 Appointments shall be consistent with the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter for promotion, rank, and tenure of faculty members.1410.4 A person recommended for appointment to the faculty shall have the educational background and the professional experience needed for the position.1410.5 Criteria for appointment shall be based on the following:- (a) Earned degrees from accredited institutions appropriate to the field of employment or other appropriate credentials, in addition to employment experience and professional achievements;

- (b) Teaching competence;

- (c) Potential for scholarship, professional growth, and standing; and

- (d) Length of service.1410.6 The criteria for appointment shall be applied with increasing stringency at each higher academic rank.1410.7 The terms and conditions of appointment shall be specified in a letter of appointment.1410.8 A regular full-time appointment may be made up to two (2) years before the effective date of service specified in the appointment.

SOURCE: Sections 301, 302 of the University of the District of Columbia Faculty and Administrative Personnel Policies, 1980, as published in Final Rulemaking published at 27 DCR 1657 (April 25, 1980), from the Proposed Rulemakings published at 25 DCR 3934 (October 27, 1978) and 27 DCR 267 (January 18, 1980).