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Pfeiffer University Faculty Handbook -
FACULTY CATEGORIES AND CONTRACT
SPECIFICS
updated July 24, 2012
FACULTY CATEGORIES AND CONTRACT SPECIFICS
A. Faculty Emeriti. Faculty who retire and who have seven or more years of service with the University are
given this status. Faculty in this category generally do not teach. In the event that they do, they are given
adjunct contracts (See XV.D for specifics.)
B. Full-Time Faculty. Faculty in this category are eligible for three-year contracts and normally teach 26
instructional units annually.
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Contract Issue Date: Described in Employment of Faculty under Annual Appointments
Contract Length: 9-12 months, specified on contract
Employment Method: Described in Employment of Faculty under Requiremnts of Rank
Faculty Rank Promotion Criteria: Described in Employment of Faculty under Requiremnts of Rank
Evaluation Method: Described in Faculty Assessment and Evaluation with rubric
Administrative Assembly Attendance Required: No
Faculty Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
Eligible to Vote in Faculty Assembly: Yes
Eligible for Election to Faculty Senate: Yes, if not a Dean of School or College
Fringe Benefit and Associated Procedures: Described in Faculty Handbook – Part Four
C. Part-Time Faculty. Faculty in this category are limited to one year contracts and teach less than 26
instructional units annually. Faculty in this category teach on a regular basis for the University.
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Contract Issue Date: Described in Employment of Faculty
Contract Length: One or two semesters
Employment Method: Described in Employment of Faculty under Requiremnts of Rank
Faculty Rank Promotion Criteria: Described in Employment of Faculty
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5. Evaluation Method: Described in Faculty Assessment and Evaluation with rubric
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Administrative Assembly Attendance Required: No
Faculty Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
Eligible to Vote in Faculty Assembly: Yes
Eligible for Election to Faculty Senate: Yes
Fringe Benefit Process: Described in Faculty Handbook - Part Four
D. Adjunct Faculty. Faculty in this category are limited to one year contracts. Faculty in this category
generally do not have other responsibilities with the University. On occasion, full-time faculty may receive an
additional supplemental contract if they are teaching an overload.
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Contract Issue Date: No specified date
Contract Length: One or two semester
Employment Method: Described in Employment of Faculty
Faculty Rank Promotion Criteria: Generally not eligible for promotion
Evaluation Method: Student evaluations; also letters from Dean/Head of School/Program Director
Administrative Assembly Attendance Required: No
Faculty Assembly Attendance Required: No
Eligible to Vote in Faculty Assembly: No
Eligible for Election to Faculty Senate: No
Fringe Benefit Process: Only eligible for benefits mandated by the federal government
E. Faculty/Staff. Faculty in this category are limited to one year contracts and generally have primary
responsibilities in an administrative area. Faculty in this category must teach at least one non-activity course
per year and have an integral role in the academic program.
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Contract Issue Date: April 1
Contract Length: Specified on contract
Employment Method: Described in Employment of Faculty
Faculty Rank Promotion Criteria: Described in Employment of Faculty
Evaluation Method: Described in Staff Handbook ; also letters from Academic Department or Program
Chair/Program Director (holding academic rank)/Dean
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6. Administrative Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
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Faculty Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
Eligible to Vote in Faculty Assembly: Yes
Eligible for Election to Faculty Senate: Yes
Fringe Benefit Process: Described in Staff Handbook
F. Administrative Staff with Faculty Rank. Faculty in this category are limited to one year contracts and have
primary responsibilities in an administrative area. Faculty in this category may or may not have teaching
responsibilities.
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Contract Issue Date: May
Contract Length: 9-12 months, specified on contract
Employment Method: Described in Staff Handbook
Faculty Rank Promotion Criteria: Described in Employment of Faculty
Evaluation Method: Described in Staff Handbook , also letters from Academic Department or Program
Director
Administrative Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
Faculty Assembly Attendance Required: Yes
Eligible to Vote in Faculty Assembly: Yes if President or Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Eligible for Election to Faculty Senate: No
Fringe Benefit and Procedures to Obtain Them: Described in Staff Handbook
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