Non-Tenure Track Appointments

All non-tenure track faculty, whether involved in instruction or research, are considered to be members of the University of Oregon faculty and will be afforded professional and social standing in the University community commensurate with faculty status and the duties and responsibilities of their appointments. The specific policies, procedures, and practices are articulated on this website.  

STATEMENT ON THE VALUE OF NTTF AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

The University of Oregon employs a significant number of faculty in non-tenure related appointments, primarily, but not exclusively, devoted to instruction. The University affirms the importance to its mission of these appointments and so embraces the following working principles to guide its employment and support of NTTF:

• The University includes and respects NTTF as integral contributors to the instructional and research missions of the institution.

• All NTTF, whether involved in instruction or research are considered to be members of the University of Oregon faculty and should be afforded professional and social standing in the University community commensurate with faculty status and the duties and responsibilities of their employment.

• The University at all levels of leadership is committed to providing positive working conditions for NTTF.

• The University will provide clear written policies and procedures on hiring, terms of employment, evaluation, and professional development of NTTF.

• UO supports the development of best practice recommendations through collaborative efforts between Academic Affairs, schools and colleges, departments, and our NTTF colleagues.
 


1. NTTF Policies, Procedures, Practices 
   a. NTTF Appointments
   b. Rank & Title
   c. Salary & Compensation
   d. Evaluation & Promotion
   e. Standing
   f. Access to Grievance & Dispute Resolution