1. Appointments by Rank
Appointment at the rank of Instructor will be made in exceptional cases only. Librarians appointed at the rank of Instructor must:
a. be within one academic term of completing an appropriate terminal degree
b. submit references and demonstrate academic achievement and other characteristics that evidence potential for successful overall performance as a librarian at Colgate.
Instructors are hired for one year only. Instructors who perform satisfactorily, and who complete the requirements for their terminal degree by the end of their appointment, receive one-year probationary appointments as assistant professors.
Assistant professor is the normal appointment for entry-level librarians. Librarians appointed at the rank of Assistant professor must:
a. hold an appropriate terminal degree
b. submit references and demonstrate academic achievement and other characteristics that evidence potential for successful overall performance as a librarian at Colgate.
Assistant professors receive a maximum of three one-year appointments followed by one three-year appointment. Assistant professors must stand for promotion by December of the sixth year of their employment. After consultation with their supervisor and the university librarian, they may stand for promotion during the fall semester of any year.
Librarians appointed at or promoted to the rank of associate professor must:
a. satisfy all requirements for appointments at the lower rank
b. demonstrate, through documented past performance, success in independent performance of library responsibilities, commitment to the library profession, and service to the university.
Associate professors who have passed a comprehensive review will receive continuing appointment. Associate professors may stand for promotion during the fall semester of any year.
Librarians appointed at or promoted to the rank of professor must:
a. satisfy all requirements for appointment at the lower ranks
b. demonstrate, through documented past performance, successful independent performance of library responsibilities, outstanding commitment to the library profession as evidenced by a national reputation, and service to the university.
Professors who have passed a comprehensive review will receive continuing appointment.1