3.3.4 Determination of Initial Rank

The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences determines the academic rank of a newly appointed faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The dean of the Graduate School, upon recommendation from the appropriate department chair, determines the academic rank of a newly appointed faculty member in the Graduate School.

The dean of the Law School, upon recommendation of the voting faculty, determines the academic rank of a newly appointed faculty member in the Law School.