Reappointments
A non-ordinary faculty member can be reappointed to teach for additional semesters beyond the current appointment. Each academic semester, the Office of Faculty Records and Appointments will send to departments a reappointment form for each faculty member whose appointment expires at the end of that semester. The Department Chair should determine for each faculty member whether he or she will be
- reappointed for the next semester,
- placed in an 'Inactive' status for a future semester,* or
- terminated.
Reappointment letters are usually mailed 2 weeks before the beginning of the new semester. Any revisions to reappointment requests must be made as soon as possible before the new semester.
You may obtain a blank Reappointment Form at any time through our website.
*Often a department will choose not to reappoint or terminate adjunct faculty, opting instead to place them in an 'Inactive' status. 'Inactive' status is used for adjuncts who are not currently being paid but who, within the next two semesters, may teach again. 'Inactive' status allows adjunct faculty to continue accessing e-mail and GoCard privileges. Adjunct faculty cannot receive payment, of any kind, in an 'Inactive' status.