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Research Faculty Appointments

ABOUT

Research Faculty includes the following titles:

  • Research Professor
  • Research Associate Professor
  • Research Assistant Professor
  • Senior Research Investigator
  • Research Scientist-Professor
  • Research Scientist-Associate Professor
  • Research Scientist-Assistant Professor

Appointees are professional investigators who support the research mission of the University.
The Office of the Provost advises on the process for Research Faculty appointments and hiring activities are coordinated by the schools and units.


PROCESS

For University Research Institutes and Centers’ appointments, after all required signatures are obtained at the PI/center director, submit the following to barbarab@northwestern.edu.

  • Recommendation form
  • Applicant’s current CV
  • Letter of Recommendation and faculty vote, required for New appointment and Promotion

POLICY and FORMS

If you have any questions regarding the appointment process, please contact Research Administrative Services: 
847-491-3327 | Barbara Beeuwsaert

GUIDELINES/RESOURCES

Background checks required for individuals working with minors, for staff and faculty members administer programs that offer innovative and challenging opportunities for youth to grow academically and athletically.