EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GUIDELINES
For Secondary and Joint Faculty Appointment
Both Secondary and Joint Appointments are in addition to one's primary faculty appointment. A
secondary appointment is without compensation. A faculty member with a joint appointment
receives compensation from both departments. Secondary and joint appointments can exist
across different departments within the School of Medicine or can exist across different Schools
within Emory University. The title and track of the secondary or joint appointment must match
that of the primary appointment.
The compensation or financial contribution from the secondary department could either be a
portion of the faculty member’s salary or start-up package. Some departments question if it is
possible to classify an additional appointment as "joint" based on the provision of space. SOM
has consistently sent the message that there needs to be an actual financial commitment from
the secondary department for such designation.
Secondary Appointments requests are to be submitted through eHRAF by the secondary
department. The department will include the secondary appointment checklist, the candidate’s
CV, and a letter from the Chairs of both departments to the Dean requesting the appointment.
Joint Appointments can occur either at initial appointment or can be added later in the career
of a faculty member. If the joint appointment is requested at initial appointment, it must be
submitted though PPAC with all of the required forms, including the letter generator and the
FPF. If a joint appointment is being added to an existing primary appointment, an eHRAF can be
submitted with the joint appointment checklist, letter to the Dean from both departments’
Chairs, and the faculty member’s current CV. Compensation amounts and related SmartKeys
should be included on this letter.
Unusual situations, such as appointments spanning different Emory Schools, can be discussed
on an individual basis as they occur.
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