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New Joint Faculty Appointments

Dean's Office contacts: CAS Personnel Team

When a unit is hiring a new joint appointment or converting an existing appointment into a joint one, the individual must hold a single position with corresponding academic appointments—one in each unit. Below are the required documents to ensure a smooth process.

Required Documentation

  1. Chair/Director's Letter
    • Originating from the new appointing department and addressed to the Dean, this letter must include:
      • Faculty vote results (for, against, abstaining, absent, and total eligible voters)
      • Voting rights within the new department
      • Identification of the primary department
      • Responsibility for tenure (or percentage split between departments)
  2. Concurrence from Dean/Chancellor
  3. Joint Appointment Tenure (Eligibility) Agreement
  4. Joint Appointment Tenure (Eligibility) Allocation Confirmation
  5. Memorandum of Understanding
  6. Supporting Documentation
    • Any additional materials deemed appropriate by the appointing department.

For more information and FAQs regarding joint appointments and split tenure, see the APF Split Tenure FAQ.