Research Professorship Policy : University of Dayton, Ohio

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Research Professorship Policy

Purpose

The University of Dayton recognizes the importance of research in strengthening academic programs and is committed to enhancing its capacity to conduct externally funded research. Through the designation of Research Professorships, qualified individuals will have the opportunity to compete for outside grants which require applicants to hold an "academic title."

Scope

This policy applies to all professional research staff at UD.

Policy History

I. Effective Date: February 14, 2003

II. Approval: November 3, 2026

III. History:

Approved in its original form: February 14, 2003
Approved as amended: January 8, 2015
Approved as amended: November 3, 2026

IV. Maintenance of Policy: Vice President of Academic Research, Office of Academic Research

Policy

Title Description

The title of Research Professor may be awarded to new and existing full-time employees of the University who engage in research and mentoring of students. Research faculty will obtain grants/contracts sufficient to cover a significant portion of their salaries and to support students. The Research Professor must have the appropriate terminal degree for the relevant academic unit and demonstrate an ability to secure outside funding in support of research, to mentor students in the research enterprise, and to collaborate with academic colleagues in the research enterprise. These appointments are two-year, non-tenured, non-tenure-track appointments which may be renewed.

The creation of these professorships will complement, but not replace, the existing joint appointment program.

Reference Documents

Application for Research Professorships

Appendix A to Research Professorship Policy

Procedure to Establish a Research Professorship

Requests for a Research Professor position must be presented to the Chair and Dean of the academic unit. If the candidate is employed in another unit of the University, the request must be supported and approved by the head of that unit and a Memorandum of Understanding defining the specific responsibilities of the position will be signed by all involved parties. Appointments to the Research Professor position are made in academic departments upon the recommendation of the Chair and Dean of the unit to both the Vice President for Academic Research.