The charge of the Joint Faculty Senate/Provost Academic Affairs Administrative and Professional Faculty Hiring Guidelines Task Force is to assess current JMU administrative and professional (A&P) faculty hiring processes within the Division of Academic Affairs and make suggestions related to the creation of formalized guidelines, effective August 2023.
The AA A&P Faculty Hiring Guidelines Task Force has the following responsibilities:
- Review and understand the variety of positions classified as A&P within Academic Affairs (213 distinct positions as of 2022-23) and evaluate their unique attributes
- Review and understand the current Academic Affairs A&P faculty recruitment and hiring guidelines, incorporating all relevant laws, statutes and policies
- Assess and provide recommendations pertaining to Academic Affairs A&P faculty hiring, from the creation of the position to the point of offer and closing the search, considering the variety of position types and their unique attributes
- Consider the three recommendations included in the Faculty Senate Resolution (first reading at Faculty Senate, January 26, 2023) regarding transparency and accountability of A&P appointments within Academic Affairs.
The Provost’s Office will review the task force recommendations and consult with the Academic Council and Faculty Senate Steering Committee as needed upon receipt of the recommendations. The Provost’s Office will make a final determination on formalizing guidelines after review and consultation with Human Resources and University Counsel to ensure consistency with policy and legal guidelines and considerations.
Members:
- Erica Lewis, College of Health and Behavioral Studies, Faculty Senate, Co-Chair
- Michael O'Fallon, Faculty Affairs and Curriculum, Co-Chair
- Mike Busing, College of Business
- Mark L'Esperance, College of Education
- Howard Lubert, College of Arts and Letters, Faculty Senate
- Elizabeth Price, Libraries, Faculty Senate
- Jennifer Campfield, Office of the Provost, Ex Officio
- Chuck Flick, Human Resources, Ex Officio
- Meg Sander, Office of University Council, Ex Offcio
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