Required Documentation for Appointment/Promotion at all Active Ranks
Documentation must be submitted as a full and complete packet to the Office of Faculty Affairs to be processed for action. Email a completed packet to faculty_affairs@rush.edu. Once submitted, it will be reviewed for requirements, accuracy, clarity, and the submitter will receive a response stating next steps. Complete packets will be directed to appropriate committee for reviews and approvals.
All packets are reviewed and approved by Faculty Council, Dean and Provost
Packets for senior appointments and promotions are first reviewed and approved by COSFAP and then by Faculty Council
COSFAP Sample Documentation
- Endorsement Letter Request
- Evaluation Letter Request
- CV Template
- COSFAP FAQ 10.2021
- Candidate Summary
- Sample Chair Letter
- Examples of Excellence - Clinical
- Examples of Excellence - Education
- Examples of Excellence - Research
- Examples of Excellence - Service
Required Documentation for Appointment of non-primary Faculty (Adjunct, Visiting or Emeritus) and Joint
Documentation must be submitted as a full and complete packet to the Office of Faculty Affairs to be processed for action. Email a completed packet to faculty_affairs@rush.edu. Once submitted, it will be reviewed for requirements, accuracy, clarity, and the submitter will receive a response stating next steps.
All packets are reviewed and approved by Faculty Council, Dean and Provost
- Appointment/Promotion Checklist
- Recommendation Form*
- Chair Recommendation Letter (referencing appointment, term, rank, effective date) with chair signature
- Departmental Advisory Committee Approval (This can be included in the chair's recommendation letter)
- Updated CV (ensure CV references active rank)
*For joint appointments, the chair of the primary department should sign the recommendation Form