When a vacancy occurs, the position may be considered for possible reallocation, redefinition or both, as determined by current priorities. The Department Chair will provide a written rationale to the Dean of the College outlining reasons for the continuation of the position as defined or redefined in the context of the department’s purpose and current staffing. The rationale will be discussed with the Faculty Representative Committee. This process should be followed in a timely manner.

Department chairs will submit a course schedule for the following academic year to the Registrar in March. Since this lists all courses to be taught in the following year, the department should know by this time what additional staff, if any, will be required. Department Chairs must send the Dean of the College a list of requested adjunct faculty appointments at the same time that the course schedule is prepared. Acting (full-time) faculty appointments are typically reserved for replacements for faculty on leave.