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Faculty performance is evaluated for non-tenure track research faculty with professorial rank through annual reviews. Non-tenure track research faculty with professorial rank will follow the annual review processes and timelines outlined for non-tenure track faculty in the KSU Faculty Handbook Section 3.12 and Section 3.13.
Consistent with BoR Policy (BoR Policy Manual 8.3.4.2), all non-tenured faculty members who have been awarded academic rank and who have served full-time for the entire previous year under written contract have the presumption of renewal for the next academic year unless notified in writing by the Provost or the President of the institution of the intent not to renew. Notice of intent to renew or not renew a non-tenure track faculty member with professorial rank should follow the schedule outlined by the Board of Regents in the USG Academic & Student Affairs Handbook 4.8.1. (Renewal and Nonrenewal of Contracts of Non-Tenured Faculty).
Below are the general expectations for research faculty with professorial rank:
Research Assistant Professors
Individuals eligible for appointment to this rank should possess strong potential for creative and productive research/scholarship. In addition, they should show clear potential for obtaining independent research grants or contracts on which they would serve as principal or co-investigator.
Research Associate Professors
A candidate must have demonstrated consistency and direction in research/scholarship and must have achieved a substantial measure of accomplishment or scholarly contributions in the field of specialization. The faculty member establishes a strong record of research/scholarship accomplishments with broader impact and recognition within and beyond the University. Based on BoR policy (BoR Policy Manual 8.3.6.2), promotion to the rank of research associate professor requires the terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience. Neither the possession of a doctorate nor longevity of service is a guarantee per se of promotion. Initial appointments to the research associate professor rank should have a terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or the equivalent in training, ability, or experience (BoR Policy Manual 8.3.1.3). They should have demonstrated success in obtaining independent research grants or contracts on which they serve as principal investigator or co-investigator.
Research Professors
Research professors are experienced and senior members of the faculty who have become highly accomplished in their research/scholarship specialty area. They are faculty whose careers have advanced to higher levels of effectiveness and productivity. Research professors have strong records of contribution to and leadership in research/scholarship specialty areas. These contributions are in on-campus and off-campus work. Research professors are typically characterized as leaders, mentors, and experts, and these accomplishments merit national or international attention and recognition. Research professors continue to grow and develop in their research/scholarship specialty area. Based on BoR policy (BoR Policy Manual 8.3.6.2), promotion to the rank of research professor requires the terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience. Neither the possession of a doctorate nor longevity of service is a guarantee per se of promotion. Initial appointments to the rank of research professor should have a terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or the equivalent in training, ability, or experience (BoR Policy Manual 8.3.1.3). They should have demonstrated success in obtaining independent research grants or contracts on which they serve as principal investigator.
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