3.1.3.1 Academic Rank – Initial Placement

adopted: Mar-1976
last revised: Aug-1990

As an organization that inherently places value on educational background and related experience, Richland Community College supports placement of newly hired faculty at levels that are commensurate with education and experience. Initial placement can be at any of the following four ranks: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. The Board of Trustees authorizes the College administration to determine criteria and procedures for initial placement.