Active academic faculty who transition to a Professor of Teaching appointment may not receive a contract that is shorter than that for which they would be eligible in their current appointment.
Example 1: A 9-month Senior Instructor I is beginning the first year of a two-year appointment. Their appointment runs from 09/16/23 – 06/15/25, with the traditional 3-month summer break. If transitioned to a Professor of Teaching appointment, the individual must still be appointed until 06/15/25, no matter what Professor of Teaching rank is assigned.
Example 2: A 9-month Senior Instructor I is in the second year of a two-year appointment. Their appointment runs 09/16/22-06/15/24. If transitioned to a Professor of Teaching appointment, the individual must still be appointed until 06/15/24. If appointed as an Assistant Professor (Teaching), the individual is then eligible for a one-year appointment (e.g., 09/16/24-06/15/25). However, if appointed as an Associate Professor (Teaching), the individual must at minimum receive a two-year appointment (e.g., 09/16/24-06/15/26, with the traditional summer break).