Process:
Step 1: Department Head (or designee) writes to the Dean requesting approval for an Instructor appointment
Department Administrator completes:
- QuickHire Form in PeopleSoft (or eTAD if candidate has already been in the HMS system, as referenced below),
- Submits materials electronically in one (1) PDF to the OFA at: facappt@hms.harvard.edu
- Nominating letter describing the candidate’s role in the department, including anticipated teaching responsibilities, confirmation of part-time or full-time status
- eTAD if candidate already has an HMS appointment (e.g., as a prior fellow)
- Documentation of eligibility criteria via the Faculty Profile Form by confirming minimum teaching commitment, work location, and assignment of a mentor
- Search documentation if applicable
- Candidate’s CV in the Faculty of Medicine format
Step 2: OFA reviews submitted materials
- The OFA reviews and renders a decision regarding the proposed appointment
Step 3: Notification of approval
- Department Administrator has access to reporting data to confirm approval of the appointment/reappointment
- Department Administrator receives electronic notification when a Harvard University ID (HUID) has been created in the Harvard University system (for those individuals new to HU)
Last updated June 2023