Assistant Professor
This rank is normally the entry level rank for tenure‐track faculty holding the doctorate in Geography.
The basic definitions of faculty ranks are the following:
This rank is normally the entry level rank for tenure‐track faculty holding the doctorate in Geography.
Hire to or promotion to this rank presumes prior service as an Assistant Professor, significant academic achievements, and possession of the doctorate in Geography.
Promotion to this rank requires credentials and achievements beyond those required for promotion to Associate Professor and is reserved for senior faculty members who have achieved significant recognition in their discipline.
These ranks are reserved for individuals who are engaged in research and who are not normally assigned teaching responsibilities. Such positions are typically supported by extramural grant funds and are not tenure‐track appointments. Faculty who hold these ranks do not vote on Department committees and do not participate in Department governance.