Common use of Visiting Appointments Clause in Contracts

Visiting Appointments. Appointments of visiting faculty shall be for one of three purposes: (a) to bring to the University personnel with unusual knowledge, artistry or exceptional merit, (b) to replace a full-time member on leave, or (c) appointment to a temporary grant- or contract-funded position. The letter of appointment shall specify the purpose for which the appointment is made. Such appointment carries no expectation of renewal beyond the term specified but may be renewed or repeated if funding sources and/or circumstances permit; however, there shall be no presumption that visiting contracts shall be renewed When a visiting contract is renewed, service shall be deemed continuous. Visiting faculty may apply for an open tenure-track position, but there is no presumption of special consideration. The member may request that all or a portion of years of uninterrupted service in a position at the University be considered towards tenure.

Visiting Appointments. Appointments of visiting faculty shall be for one of three purposes: (a) to bring to the University personnel with unusual knowledge, artistry or exceptional merit, (b) to replace a full-time member on leave, or (c) appointment to a temporary grant- or contract-funded position. The letter of appointment shall specify the purpose for which the appointment is made. Such appointment carries no expectation of renewal beyond the term specified but may be renewed or repeated if funding sources and/or circumstances permit; however, there shall be no presumption that visiting contracts shall be renewed renewed. When a visiting contract is renewed, service shall be deemed continuous. Visiting faculty may apply for an open tenure-track position, but there is no presumption of special consideration. The member may request that all or a portion of years of uninterrupted service in a position at the University be considered towards tenure.

Visiting Appointments. ‌ Appointments of visiting faculty shall be for one of three purposes: (a) to bring to the University personnel with unusual knowledge, artistry or exceptional merit, (b) to replace a full-time member on leave, or (c) appointment to a temporary grant- or contract-funded position. The letter of appointment shall specify the purpose for which the appointment is made. Such appointment carries no expectation of renewal beyond the term specified but may be renewed or repeated if funding sources and/or circumstances permit; however, there shall be no presumption that visiting contracts shall be renewed renewed. When a visiting contract is renewed, service shall be deemed continuous. Visiting faculty may apply for an open tenure-track position, but there is no presumption of special consideration. The member may request that all or a portion of years of uninterrupted service in a position at the University be considered towards tenure.