Application Procedure

1. Develop a proposal of up to five pages that addresses the following items:
   1. A description of the ideal candidate to include the following:
      
      => Describe in detail the specific areas of expertise required for this position.
      
      => Define the focus of your proposal. Indicate whether the requested position is research faculty or tenure-track. (Please note: Eligibility as a new hire will be determined by the Office of Research and Health Sciences, working in conjunction with the Faculty Research Council and the Office of Human Resources.)
      
      => If research track, develop how this hire would establish a research program independent of existing faculty.
      
      => Describe any teaching requirements for the position.
      
      => Develop a plan for mentorship.
      
      => Describe in detail a plan for the sustainability of this position.
      
      => Describe any major instrumentation or new infrastructure required for the faculty to establish a successful research program and plans for sustained support for any new major equipment purchases.
       
2. Include the following supporting documentation in the proposal packet:
   
   1. Position Description
       
3. Include a budget:
   
   1. The request is a maximum of $200,000 which typically supports approximately half of a faculty position ($125,000) and start-up costs ($75,000) for a three-year period.
   2. CP funds must be matched by units on a 1:1 basis using funds from internal and/or external sources.
 
4. Submit the completed proposal packet:
   
   1. Through USCERA with approval by your chair, dean and/or chancellor before 5:00 pm on deadline date.
   2. By selecting "Internal Request" VP for Research" and choose category type (Centenary Plan) from the USCERA dropdown menu to ensure proper proposal routing.
   3. By uploading as ONE file using Adobe PDF or MSWord formats.