An individual who holds an Executive Position in a for-profit business engaged in commercial or research activities of a biomedical nature and teaches Harvard learners at least 50 hours per year is not eligible to hold a full-time or part-time ladder appointment, Professor in Residence, or Professor of the Practice, and may only hold a Lecturer, Part-time or Senior Lecturer, Part-time title. An Executive Position is any position or activity that is responsible for a material part of the operation or management of a business entity described above. This term specifically includes, but is not limited to, the title and activities associated with the following positions: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Scientific Director, and Medical Director.
A Faculty of Medicine member who transitions to an Executive Position may, upon approval of their Department Head and the Dean’s Office, request a Leave of Absence, which has a maximum of 2 years in duration. Alternatively, if present at HMS/HSDM or the affiliated institution between 1 and 4 days per week, the faculty member may convert to or continue a Part-time appointment, for up to one (1) year with the option to renew for one (1) year. If after two (2) years the faculty member continues in an Executive Position, the only titles available will be Lecturer, Part-time or Senior Lecturer, Part-time, depending on meeting the criteria for those appointments. If an individual does not meet the teaching criteria for a Lecturer, Part-time or Senior Lecturer, Part-time position, the Department may request a Visiting Scientist position for up to one (1) year with the option to renew for one (1) year.
Last updated June 2024