Get Joint Appointment Form - Auburn University

Filling out the Joint Appointment Form at Auburn University is a straightforward process designed to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring that you understand the requirements and can complete it efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Joint Appointment Form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Joint Appointment Form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the name of the faculty member in the 'Name of Faculty Member' field. This should be the individual seeking the joint appointment.
3. In the 'Title' field, provide the official job title of the faculty member. This is essential for identifying their current role.
4. Fill in the 'Current Department' section with the name of the faculty member’s primary department. This helps to establish their current academic affiliation.
5. Next, specify the 'Current College' in which the faculty member resides. This information is critical for internal approval processes.
6. Complete the 'Second (Joint) Department' field with the name of the department that will partner with the current department for the joint appointment.
7. Indicate the 'Second (Joint) College' corresponding to the second department, further clarifying the collaborative relationship.
8. Choose the type of joint appointment by selecting either 'Courtesy Joint Appointment' or 'Split-funded Joint Appointment' and provide the necessary faculty votes if applicable.
9. Fill in the 'Term of Courtesy Joint Appointment' where needed, indicating the duration of this arrangement.
10. In the 'Funding' section, clarify how the joint appointment will be financed, including details about funding sources if it is a split-funded appointment.
11. Provide a brief 'Description of joint appointment' outlining the teaching, research, or outreach expectations for the position.
12. Ensure that all necessary approvals are collected. This includes obtaining signatures and dates from the current department head, second department head, current dean, second dean, and finally, the Provost’s Office.
13. After thoroughly reviewing the completed form for accuracy and completeness, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as required.

Complete your Joint Appointment Form online today to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration at Auburn University.