Find Info For Research Faculty Appointment and Promotion (VI.F.8) Volume VI: Human Resources Chapter F: Terms and Conditions of Employment Responsible Executive: President Responsible Office: Office of the Provost and Office of the Executive Vice President for Research Date Issued: April 1, 2012 Date Last Revised: December 1, 2025 Table of Contents Contacts Statement of Policy Reason for This PolicyIndividuals and
Entities AffectedExclusionsResponsibilities Definitions (defined terms are capitalized throughout the document)Related Documents, Forms and ToolsWebsite Address for This PolicyHistory and UpdatesAppendix Contacts Policy Clarification Office of the Executive Vice President for Research765-494-6209 | ovpr@purdue.edu Campus Specific Questions Fort Wayne: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs260-481-6116 |
academicaffairs@pfw.edu Northwest: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs219-989-2446 | vcaa@pnw.edu West Lafayette: Office of the Executive Vice President for Research765-494-6209 | ovpr@purdue.edu Searches and Search Waivers Fort Wayne: Office for Civil Rights Compliance260-481-6840 | hr@pfw.edu Northwest: Office for Civil Rights219-989-3169 | civilrights@pnw.edu West Lafayette: Office for Civil Rights765-494-7255 |
ocr@purdue.edu Salary and Benefits Fort Wayne: HR260-481-6840 | hr@pfw.edu Northwest: HR219-989-2251 | hr@pnw.edu West Lafayette: Compensation and Benefits765-494-2222 | hr@purdue.edu Statement of Policy Research Faculty positions are intended to provide a career path that allows for research leadership, independence, individual scientific growth and the opportunity for promotion through academic ranks. They are
envisioned to be equivalent to the tenure-track faculty position without requiring the responsibility of classroom teaching, or service and engagement, and without eligibility for tenure. Research Faculty are responsible for complying with all policies and procedures that relate to their employment and to their use of/access to university facilities and resources, both those now in effect and those adopted from time
to time by the University. Colleges (including schools/departments and centers/institutes housed in colleges) that report to a dean and Discovery Park District (DPD) centers/institutes that report to the Executive Vice President for Research may employ Research Faculty in accordance with this policy. The Procedures for Research Faculty Appointment, Review and Promotion outline the requirements that must be met for
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