Initial Appointment Documents

• Dates in appointment letter must coincide with dates in FAA. 
• Must include area for faculty candidate to sign and date. 
• Checklist of topics to be included in Initial Appointment letter.

• A minimum of two letters of reference are required.  
• Make sure the reference letter has the signature of the person who initiated it and written on letter head. 
• Be sure content is relevant to faculty member and their appropriate position. 
  • Include rank, department, and college

• Must be dated and current – updated within 6 months of receipt.
• Must be TYPED. 

• Degree Verification
• Documentation of training – i.e., post-doctoral, fellowship, residency, etc. (transcript, form, or letter can be completed by institution, residency coordinator, etc.) 
• License/Certification
  • Current/valid license to practice in the state of TN

• Release authorization and Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure form – must be completed and submitted for ALL faculty (paid or non-paid) and satisfactory result received, per University policy.

Include links to: 

• Honor Code
• HR Benefits
• Faculty Handbook