Fellow Appointments

Identification of Academic Fellows

Academic Fellows can be identified by answers to questions including the following, all of which must be answered in the negative for an appointee to be an Academic Fellow:

1. Is the appointee expected to do work of benefit to UMB in consideration for compensation paid by UMB?

2. Is the appointee’s funding source a grant, contract or budget item requiring a deliverable product?

3. Is the appointee given contractual terms stating work expectations, leave allowances, etc.?

4. Is the appointee chosen on the basis of experience and ability to contribute to a UMB program?

5. Is the appointee's compensation set with reference to compensation paid to UMB employees of comparable experience with comparable responsibilities?

If these questions all are answered in the negative, it may be proposed to the Associate Dean that the individual be appointed as a Fellow. More detailed information may be explored by the Office of the Associate Dean and the appointing department before a final determination is made.