Policy Manual -
Appointment - System Professor, Researcher or Administrator
HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS
Section 404.5 Appointment - System Professor, Researcher or Administrator
Effective: 11/18/85
Last Revised:
Responsible Office: Human Resources
Policy Statement:
Appointment as a University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator allows the University of Maine System and the State of Maine to continue to benefit from the individual's professional expertise and experience in teaching, conducting research or leadership projects in various areas.
Individuals with a minimum of seven years of service as a Chancellor or President in the University of Maine System are eligible to pursue an appointment as a University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator.
A University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator's appointment, specific duties, and responsibilities shall be determined on an individual basis by the Board in consultation with the individual involved. When the duties involve a specific university assignment, the President and the appropriate unit of that institution shall also be consulted by the Board of Trustees.
Conditions of Appointment
The salary and other terms and conditions of employment of a University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator shall be established by the Board.
Procedures:
1. The salary shall be computed at a rate of 66.6% of the individual's salary at the time of appointment. The salary and support budget shall be provided on an on-going basis from a separate System account as approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Following appointment as a University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator the individual shall be eligible for salary increases as determined periodically by the Board of Trustees.
3. The Board of Trustees shall grant a term appointment of up to five years which may be renewed for an additional period. The appointee shall be subject to the same review process as individuals in equivalent positions.
4. A University of Maine System Professor, Researcher or Administrator holding a university or system-wide appointment may have assigned to him or her such graduate and undergraduate research assistants and/or secretarial assistance as agreed upon in the terms of the appointment and shall be provided a suitable office, appropriately furnished.