Information for Faculty

For all new faculty, both tenure track and research track, appointments are not official until they have been processed for review by Faculty Affairs of the Medical School. For senior faculty positions, this review needs to go for final approval to the Provost's office and to the Regents. All new faculty are to complete hiring paperwork in the CDB office (please see Karen Lang). We will provide you with a benefits booklet that outlines all the plans to which the University subscribes. You will need to complete the proper forms and make an appointment with the University Benefits Office to make sure all forms are completed properly, and to have them answer any questions you may have. The Benefits office is located in room G405 Wolverine Tower (corner of State Street and Eisenhower Blvd.). The phone number is 763-1217. Further information can be obtained at the Human Resources Benefits Site.

Time Reports

Research track faculty must complete time reports each month, recording sick and vacation time. Travel to scientific meetings does not need to be indicated on the time report. Time reports are due by the third day of the following month. Tenure track faculty do not need to complete time reports.

New junior faculty will receive a copy of the book "At the Helm." There are copies available in the administrator's office. This useful tool gives guidance in setting up your new laboratory.

Faculty Meetings

Faculty meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month in room 2955 Taubman Library from 12:00 – 1:15 pm. Any questions regarding faculty meetings, please contact Lori Longeway.

Minutes can be reviewed by faculty members on RedOctober > Users > Faculty > Minutes

CDB Seminar Series

These seminars are held throughout the school year on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month (as scheduled). See our website for an updated list. The seminars are held from 12-1pm (location is determined per term). The Seminar Committee is responsible for obtaining the speakers and then Lori makes the arrangements for all the seminars including:

New faculty need to provide our computer support group with a short lab description, following the example currently on our website. They also need to provide the computer support group with a one-sentence description of research. This short description needs to go to PIBS (graduate program) for their website. Images and pictures are also needed for the CDB website.

Permanent Staff Appointments, Hiring Information

All permanent positions must be posted in the University system for a minimum of 7 days. The posting (or ad) contains the title of the position, job duties, departmental qualifications and the minimum University requirements for that job title. If you have a candidate in mind for the position, the posting can contain that information. If a RIF (Reduction in Force, or lay-off) candidate applies, you are obligated to interview him/her, but you are not obligated to hire him/her.

All applicants for a University position must have an application on file with the University's Human Resource Department. These applications are valid for six months only. All applicants must complete another form that contains the number of the position for which he/she is applying. HR then sends resumes of applicants back to CDB for review. Interviews take place, and the selection is made.

The posting and selection processes must be completed in the CDB administrative office. Please see Karen Lang for both the posting and selection, and also for a determination of salary.

All new permanent staff must attend Orientation at Human Resources, North Campus Administrative Complex, 2901 Hubbard, to enroll for benefits. At the time of hire, Karen Lang will let you know the date and time of your scheduled orientation. These orientation sessions are held Tuesday mornings of each week. New staff members are to report on the assigned date no later than 7:45 a.m. All new staff must also attend Medical School Orientation, which is held the third Wednesday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (location subject to change – check with Bev Jones for exact location). Both of these orientation sessions are required of each employee. Information available to staff regarding career services is located on the Career Development Services Site.

Research Fellows

Research Fellow positions can be, but don't have to be, posted and advertised. Please see Karen Lang for this process. When a selection is made, the new research fellow must see Karen Lang to complete appropriate appointment paperwork. Research Fellows sign up for benefits directly with the University Benefits Office, 763-1217. Further information can be obtained at the Human Resources Benefits Site.