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Procedures For Adjunct Academic Appointments of Faculty at The University of Western Ontario

1) The document outlines the procedures for adjunct academic appointments of non-bargaining unit faculty at the University of Western Ontario. 2) It defines the different types of adjunct appointments including continuous (up to 5 years), post-retirement (up to 3 years), and honorary professor. 3) The procedures describe the appointment and reappointment process which is initiated by the Dean and approved by the Provost, including specifying the academic responsibilities in a letter of appointment.

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Procedures For Adjunct Academic Appointments of Faculty at The University of Western Ontario

1) The document outlines the procedures for adjunct academic appointments of non-bargaining unit faculty at the University of Western Ontario. 2) It defines the different types of adjunct appointments including continuous (up to 5 years), post-retirement (up to 3 years), and honorary professor. 3) The procedures describe the appointment and reappointment process which is initiated by the Dean and approved by the Provost, including specifying the academic responsibilities in a letter of appointment.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

London Canada

PROCEDURES FOR ADJUNCT ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS


OF FACULTY* AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

* Does not apply to physicians appointed in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry under the
Conditions of Appointment: Physicians Appointed in Clinical Departments and Clinical Divisions of
Basic Science Departments (1999) (updated 2002) or Scientists appointed under Faculty Appointment
and Promotion Procedures: Scientists Employed by Institutions Affiliated with the University of
Western Ontario (2002)

Approved by Senate and the Board of Governors: June 21, 2001


Updates approved by the Board of Governors: May 6, 2004, January 29, 2009

PROCEDURES FOR ADJUNCT ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS OF FACULTY


AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

PREAMBLE

These Procedures for Adjunct Academic Appointments of Faculty at The University of


Western Ontario (hereafter Procedures for Adjunct Appointments) set forth the academic
ranks, terms and procedures for appointment, reappointment, and termination affecting non-
bargaining unit faculty with the exception of physicians appointed in the Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry under the Conditions of Appointment: Physicians Appointed in Clinical
Departments and Clinical Divisions of Basic Science Departments (1999) (updated 2002)
or, Scientists appointed under Faculty Appointment and Promotion Procedures: Scientists
Employed by Institutions Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario (2002).

The University of Western Ontario recognizes that a faculty member is free to criticize the
University and to take controversial stands on public issues. The appointee, however, shall
not purport to speak for, or on behalf of, the University unless specifically authorized to do
so, nor will he or she use his or her appointment or rank at the University in the furtherance
of any position taken by such an appointee. Such freedom does not confer legal immunity
or legal defense in respect of positions taken.

Faculty members appointed under these Procedures for Adjunct Appointments are required
to comply with the policies, rules and regulations of the University and to declare any real
or potential conflict of interest. The policies and procedures below shall apply to those
individuals:

• who have no other faculty appointment with the University other than outlined in this
document;
• who ordinarily receive no remuneration from The University of Western Ontario
through this appointment, although in exceptional cases may receive a modest
stipend; and
• who are not, and will not be, eligible for Membership in the Bargaining Unit of The
University of Western Ontario in the fiscal year(s) (May 1 to April 30) of the
appointment.

Notwithstanding the above, on occasion an individual appointed under this policy may hold
a Limited-Duties appointment to teach at the University provided that the provisions of the
Collective Agreement have been followed for that appointment.
Definitions:

1. The “University” means The University of Western Ontario as established in the


University of Western Ontario Act (“the Act”).

2. The terms “academic staff,” ”Faculty,” “Provost,” “Dean,” Department,” and related
terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the Act and policies approved by the
Senate and the Board of Governors.

3. “Academic unit” means a Department or School; in a Faculty without Departments,


it shall refer to the Faculty. For purposes of these Procedures for Adjunct
Appointments it shall also refer to a Senate approved academic centre or Senate
approved program.

4. “Appointment” means appointment to an academic unit at The University of Western


Ontario and ordinarily does not entail any remuneration from the University.

5. “Reappointment” means the renewal of an Adjunct Appointment in accordance with


the provisions set out below. A reappointment in accordance with these Procedures
for Adjunct Appointments does not ordinarily entail any remuneration from the
University.

6. A “Continuous” Adjunct Appointment involves a contribution to the University over


a period of time not to exceed five years. Adjunct Appointments are renewable.
Tenure does not apply to such appointments.

7. A “Post-Retirement” Adjunct Appointment involves a contribution to the University


by a retired faculty member over a period of time not to exceed three years and may
be renewed.

8. An appointment at the rank of “Adjunct Clinical Professor” is reserved for those who
do not otherwise hold a faculty appointment at the University. Such an appointment
involves responsibilities to an academic unit relating to clinical activity ancillary to
the appointee’s principal occupation or area of specialization.

9. An appointment at the rank of “Adjunct Research Professor” is reserved for those


who do not otherwise hold a faculty appointment at the University. Such an
appointment involves responsibilities within an academic unit relating to research
ancillary to the appointee’s principal occupation or area of specialization.

10. An appointment at the rank of “Honorary Professor” is reserved generally for those
who have attained academic or professional distinction in their field. Appointment
as an Honorary Professor recognizes a mutually beneficial scholarly association
between the University and the appointee. An honorary appointment need not entail
any teaching or other academic responsibilities on the part of the appointee.

11. “Letter of Appointment or Reappointment” means the letter to the prospective


appointee signed by the Dean of the Faculty and authorized by the designated
University representative. This document specifies the academic contract type
(Adjunct), the status of the contract (Continuous or Post-Retirement), the starting
and end date of the appointment, the academic rank, and the expected duties of the
appointee.

12. “Rank” means the academic rank of Lecturer, Adjunct Clinical Professor, Adjunct
Research Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor,
Adjunct Professor or Honorary Professor.
13. “Bargaining Unit” means all persons employed as members of the academic staff
at The University of Western Ontario and represented by The University of Western
Ontario Faculty Association, as defined by the Certificate of the Ontario Labour
Relations Board, 4482-97-R dated May 26, 1998, as amended from time to time.

14. “Collective Agreement” means the legal document covering terms and conditions
of employment between the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association and
The University of Western Ontario, as ratified by the Board of Governors on June
28, 2000, and as amended from time to time.

A – APPOINTMENTS

Appointments and Reappointments

1. Appointments and reappointments shall have a contract type of: Adjunct

2. Each contract shall be either:


Continuous (i.e., up to five years in duration); or
Post-Retirement (i.e., up to three years in duration)

3. Academic ranks shall be:


Lecturer
Adjunct Clinical Professor
Adjunct Research Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Associate Professor
Adjunct Professor
Honorary Professor

4. At the discretion of the University, Adjunct Appointments shall be made at any rank
and will take into account the Appointee’s qualifications, experience, and
achievements.

5. Failure to reappoint to any position does not constitute dismissal. Reappointment


is neither promised nor guaranteed.

6. An Adjunct reappointment may include a change of rank, for example, from Lecturer
to Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor to Adjunct Associate
Professor, or Adjunct Associate Professor to Adjunct Professor.

7. An Adjunct Appointment at any academic rank made under the provisions of these
Procedures for Adjunct Appointments does not carry tenure.

Appointment Procedures

1. In the case of each Adjunct Appointment made under these Procedures for Adjunct
Appointments, the appointment will be initiated by the Dean (or Chair in a Faculty
with Departments) and recommended by the Dean for approval to the Provost or
his/her designate.

2. In the case of each appointment under these Procedures for Adjunct Appointments,
the academic responsibilities shall be clearly specified at the time of appointment
in the Letter of Appointment or Reappointment.
B - RESIGNATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF APPOINTMENT

Resignation

Where an appointee wishes to resign from the University, the appointment may be
terminated by the appointee with three months’ notice in writing to the University. Except
in extraordinary circumstances, the resignation will take place at the end of the academic
year, i.e., June 30.

Discontinuance of Appointment

The University reserves the right to discontinue or cancel any appointment on reasonable
notice which shall be two calendar weeks. With the exception of Limited-Duties
appointments, should the Appointee accept another position within the University and by
doing so become eligible for Membership in the Bargaining Unit, the Adjunct Appointment
will be terminated on the effective date of assuming the new appointment. In such cases,
the appointment will be covered by the terms of the Collective Agreement.

Should the Appointee’s conduct or level of performance violate the University’s minimum
acceptable standards for faculty at the University, the University reserves the right to
terminate the faculty appointment immediately with no further obligation of any nature to the
Appointee.

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