Section 4: Tenure-Track & Tenured Faculty Policies

4.5 Joint Appointments

The university recognizes that as the shape of knowledge changes, new disciplinary and interdisciplinary needs may emerge which do not precisely correspond to existing administrative or departmental lines. Tenure-track and tenured joint faculty appointments typically involve participation in the teaching and research of two or more academic units, departments and/or centers/institutes within the university. Prior to the initiation of any advertisement or a hiring action, the concerned academic units shall create a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that documents the responsibilities of each unit regarding the hiring, mentoring, and evaluation, related to the interdisciplinary position. As a result, the MOU will also document the amount of time with respect to teaching, research, and service the appointee is expected to spend with respect to each academic unit and the financial responsibilities of each unit with respect to salary, and other support. This MOU shall be signed by the department chairs and deans.