51.52 In both departmentalized and non-departmentalized faculties, Deans may appoint other academic administrators. These include, but are not limited to, Directors of Programs or Centers and Course/Area Coordinators, and will be collectively referred to as Other Academic Administrative (OAA) Appointments, regardless of the position title.

51.53 The terms of OAA appointments will vary with the scope and administrative complexity of the duties assigned, and will be decided by the Dean who will maintain a framework governing the considerations for remuneration and/or other benefits for OAA appointments, including what provisions are in place regarding possible: reduction in teaching assignments; access to internal research grants; and/or provisions for research leave. All terms will be clearly outlined in the letter of appointment to the administrative position.

51.54 *NOTE: Insofar as policies governing academic-administrative appointments outside the bargaining unit contain provisions relating to the duties, responsibilities, or privileges of Members of the bargaining unit, those provisions will not be changed without consultation as per Article 8.2: Joint Meetings. 

If appointing a Director of Research Centre and Institute, or a Scientific Director, please contact the Vice-President, Research and International Office (Director, Finance khung@sfu.ca)

Contact the Faculty Relations Advisor handling inquiries for your Faculty.

If appointing a Director of Research Centre & Institute, contact the VPRI Office (khung@sfu.ca).