Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professor Emeritus is an honorary rank conferred on faculty members who have had a long and distinguished career. The minimum requirements to achieve this designation are as follows:

• rank of Professor at the time of retirement;

• 25 years or more of service at this or other recognized University or College, the last 10 years of which have been at Wayne State University School of Medicine;

• meritorious accomplishments in one of two arenas:



1. a distinguished career in research as exemplified by a strong national reputation and exceptional productivity plus a record of dedication to teaching and service to the University, or



2. a distinguished career as a teacher and exceptional contributions to the University, plus sufficient evidence of research productivity.

Any individual who has satisfied the rigorous criteria for promotion to Full Professor is considered to be eligible for Emeritus status, but it is expected that the same level of excellence has been sustained after attainment of this rank.

Upon retirement, faculty who, through long years of service, have substantially contributed to the mission of the School of Medicine, but who otherwise may not qualify for Emeritus status, can be awarded the official designation as Professor (retired), Associate Professor (retired) or Assistant Professor (retired).

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Approved by the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate on October 22, 1998; revised January 14, 1999