Eligibility for Adjunct Promotion
To be considered for adjunct promotion, it is imperative to provide current official
transcripts. It is recommended to carefully review the education and time in rank
criteria for each promotion level. Meeting both the time in rank and education requirements
is necessary in order to be eligible to apply. It should be noted that promotion levels
cannot be skipped and must be followed in sequence.
Eligibility for promotion is based on time in rank and possession of the appropriate
number of graduate credits beyond your degree. Adjuncts are reviewed for promotion
in both the fall and spring semesters. All promotions become effective the following
September 1.
The basic eligibility criteria are as follows:
For promotion to Adjunct Assistant Professor: 10 semesters and 39 teaching hours as
Adjunct Instructor. The educational requirement is a master’s degree in the discipline.
For faculty hired on or after 8/29/06, 6 graduate credits beyond the master’s in the
discipline is required.
For promotion to Adjunct Associate Professor: 14 semester or 54 teaching hours as
Adjunct Assistant Professor. The educational requirement is 18 graduate credits in
the discipline beyond the master’s degree. For faculty hired on or after 8/29/06,
21 graduate credits beyond the master’s in the discipline is required.
For promotion to Adjunct Professor: 18 semesters or 69 teaching hours as Adjunct Associate
Professor. The educational requirement is 36 graduate credits in the discipline beyond
the master’s degree.
For promotion to Adjunct Professional Assistant P2: 14 semesters as Professional Assistant
P1. The educational requirement is a BA plus 15 credits in the discipline.
Adjuncts with "special" credentials or professional experiences may also apply for
a waiver of the educational requirements in order to be eligible for promotion to
Adjunct Assistant Professor only. For more information, check the Adjunct Educational
Criteria Waiver Form. Adjunct Educational Criteria Waiver Form.
Please have transcripts sent to:
Donna Krompinger
Office for Faculty and Professional Advancement
533 College Road
Smithtown Science Bldg., Room 108
Selden, New York 11784
krompid@sunysuffolk.edu
