New Faculty and Adjunct Appointments

 

New Faculty Appointments:

The process for hiring new faculty involves various players from different departments, along with numerous procedures which must be followed in order to be in compliance with institutional, state and SACS regulations. Before getting started, please review the documents below:

*Documents available on Connect- UNT Health Office of Faculty Affairs (UNT Systems credentials are needed)

  • Hiring New Faculty Process
  • Key Terms
  • Initial Faculty Appointment Checklist

Please refer to the Initial Faculty Appointment Checklist as you move through each phase of the appointment process. If questions arise at any point, the Human Resources, UNT Health Quality and Risk Management, UNT Health Recruitment, and Faculty Affairs offices are available to provide guidance and support to ensure a smooth and successful appointment process.

  • Recruitment
  • Credentialing
  • Initial Appointment

Human Resource Services (HRS) serves as the initial point of contact for all new faculty hires. HRS should be consulted regarding position posting requirements, ePAR submissions, recruitment procedures, and pre-hire screening processes.
 
All positions are required to be posted, and candidates must submit an online application. In accordance with policy, the position must remain open for at least five (5) business days prior to closure.
 
For Faculty Credentialing, please work with the QC office during the credentialing process.

Adjunct Appointments:
 
Adjunct Non-clinical Faculty Appointments are granted up to three years to those who serve in an academic role such as teaching, lecturing, and/or grading assignments.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty Appointments are granted to those who serve in a clinical environment (i.e. clinical preceptors hosting Medical, PA, and Pharmacy students). Clinical credentialing is mandatory and must be completed before teaching students.

Paid adjunct faculty appointment must be posted.
 
Adjunct Faculty Reappointment:
Prior to the appointment termination date, the Department Chair determines which faculty appointment will be reappointed.

*All forms and supporting documents are available on Connect- UNT Health Office of Faculty Affairs (Access requires UNT System credentials). Adjunct Appointment Request through the Adjunct Faculty Management System (UNT Health credentials are needed)

Key policy and procedure documents include:

  • Policy 6.104 – Faculty Appointment, Reappointment and Probationary Period
  • Procedure 6.004 - Faculty Appointment, Reappointment and Probationary Period