Research Associate Series

Doctoral degree or its equivalent as determined by the Dean or his or her designee.  Research Associates are assigned duties that are comparable to those of the regular faculty ranks of assistant professor or associate professor.  No more than 25 percent of the duties or effort may be classified as clinical, instructional, and/or project clerical duties.

Doctoral degree or its equivalent as determined by the Dean or his or her designee.  Senior Research Associates are assigned duties to those of a regular faculty rank of professor.  Appointment or promotion to this title is regarded as recognition by the University of an outstanding researcher in his or her field and should be considered promotion or recognition of duties and performance above the rank of research associate.  No more than 25 percent of the duties or effort may be classified as clinical, instructional, and/or project clerical duties.