Adjunct and Visiting Faculty Appointments

Adjunct Faculty 

Individuals who hold a primary faculty appointment at another academic or research institution may be appointed as Adjunct Faculty based on their expected contributions to UMass Chan Medical School educational and research programs. Individuals are usually appointed at the faculty rank (or equivalent) that the individual holds at their primary institution. The term “Adjunct” precedes the academic rank: e.g., Adjunct Professor of Department. (APP Section 6.4)

Appointment Process 

Individuals are appointed for a one year term on recommendation by the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean (as applicable) and approval through the procedures for appointment and promotion with the exception that the requirements for letters of evaluation are modified (APP Section 3.12.c.iv). For appointment of Adjunct Faculty, a letter is required from the chair or equivalent official at the institution where the individual holds their primary academic appointment. This letter should confirm the candidate’s rank and title, confirm that the candidate is in good academic standing, and recommend the candidate for an adjunct appointment at UMass Chan Medical School. No other letters of evaluation are required.

Reappointment Process 

Individuals may be reappointed annually on review and recommendation by the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean and approval by the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Dean (if applicable) and Provost or their designee.

Visiting Faculty

Individuals who hold a primary faculty appointment at another academic or research institution and who intend to participate in UMass Chan Medical School educational and research programs for a limited time (usually up to one year) may be appointed as Visiting Faculty. Visiting Faculty members are usually appointed at the academic rank (or equivalent) that the individual holds at their primary institution. The term “Visiting” precedes the academic rank: e.g., Visiting Professor of Department (APP Section 6.5).

Appointment Process

Visiting Faculty members are appointed by a modified procedure (APP Section 3.14) that does not require review by DPAC, PAC or Executive Council. To appoint an individual as a Visiting Faculty member, the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean (as applicable) submits the following to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Dean (if applicable), and the Provost or their designee:

• A written recommendation by the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean that includes a description of the proposed duties of the Visiting Faculty member, the duration of the appointment (usually up to one year), and their qualifications for the position;
• The candidate’s curriculum vitae; and
• A letter from the chair or equivalent official at the institution where the individual holds their academic appointment. This letter should confirm the candidate’s rank and title, state that the candidate is in good academic standing, and recommend the candidate for a visiting appointment at UMass Chan Medical School. No other external letters of evaluation are required.

The T.H. Chan School of Medicine Dean (if applicable) and the Provost or their designee reviews these materials, makes a decision to approve or not approve the appointment, and informs the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean and the candidate.

Reappointment Process

The appointment of a Visiting Faculty Member may be extended on recommendation by the chair or Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Dean (as applicable) and approval by the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Dean (if applicable) and Provost or their designee. Visiting Faculty appointments for longer than two years are not allowed; individuals requiring a longer appointment must be appointed as Adjunct Faculty.