Education

Assistant Professor

Master
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A Baylor login is required to access the forms and documents listed below.

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Non-Tenure Track

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The following documents are required from the Academic Unit for an initial appointment or promotion to this rank:

1. Letter of Request from head of Academic Unit

2. Record of Professional Training and Experience (RPTE) form prepared by the candidate

3. Request for Faculty Appointment/Promotion/Other (RFAP) form prepared by the Academic Unit

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4. Current curriculum vitae of the candidate:

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5. Official transcript of highest degree earned sent directly by the awarding academic institution (not required for a promotion). Please see Transcript Requirement.

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7. Approved Proposed Action Form (PAF)

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Tenure Track

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The following documents are required from the Academic Unit for an initial appointment or promotion to this rank:

1. Letter of Request from head of Academic Unit

2. Record of Professional Training and Experience (RPTE) form prepared by the candidate

3. Request for Faculty Appointment/Promotion/Other (RFAP) form prepared by the Academic Unit

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4. Current curriculum vitae of the candidate:

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5. Official transcript of highest degree earned sent directly by the awarding academic institution (not required for a promotion). Please see Transcript Requirement.

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7. Three letters of recommendation from either external or local sources. Letter-writers must be at the same (or greater) academic rank as the proposed rank of the candidate.

8. A national search is required when commitments for resources beyond salary are made.

9. Approved Proposed Action Form (PAF)

If a national search is required, it must be conducted prior to submission of the package of candidate materials from the College's Academic Unit. The RFAP form must include the completion date of the national search which was conducted in accordance with the Academic Unit's approved guidelines.

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Guidance for Assistant Professors

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See General Guidance for Appointments and Promotions: Instructor and Assistant Professor (Non-tenure Track and Tenure Track).

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Forms and Transcripts

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For forms to request an appointment or promotion and record professional training and experience as well as requirements for transcripts and other useful documentation, see Faculty HR Process and Forms. (Baylor login required)

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Appointments and Promotions Guidelines

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See Faculty Appointments and Promotions Guidelines.