• Section 1 - Overview
• Section 2 - Scope
• Section 3 - Rule
• Section 4 - Definitions

Section 1 - Overview

(1) This Rule governs appointment to the title of Emeritus Professor of the University. Such an appointment is a formal means of recognising significant contributions to the work of the University made by the appointee over a significant proportion of their career.

Section 2 - Scope

(2) An appointment as Emeritus Professor of the University may be conferred on eligible academic members of staff who have held Relevant Appointments, and whose nomination has been endorsed by the Head of the relevant School, Research Centre or Faculty.

Section 3 - Rule

(3) The University Council may award the title of Emeritus Professor (the title) on the recommendation of the Honorary Degrees, Titles and Tributes Committee.

(4) The Honorary Degrees Titles and Tributes Committee may recommend the title be conferred if satisfied that

1. During that appointment the nominee made a Sufficient Contribution to the work of the University.
2. the nominee has held a Relevant Appointment;
3. that appointment was for the Requisite Period;

(5) The title will be conferred on the date on which it is approved by Council or on the date on which the nominee's retirement becomes effective, whichever is later.

(6) The appointment entitles the nominee to the lifetime use of the title, unless the Committee rescinds the title. The committee may rescind the title where the title holder in the opinion of the Committee has brought the University or the title into disrepute as a result of any misconduct.

(7) With the agreement of the relevant Head of School, an Emeritus Professor will be able to continue to access the University's facilities for research, research supervision, scholarship and teaching.

(8) The process for nominating, considering and awarding the title of Emeritus Professor is outlined within the Emeritus Professor Appointments Procedures document, under this Rule.

Section 4 - Definitions

(9) Misconduct means any action or omission that in the opinion of the Committee, would constitute misconduct if it was a matter dealt with under the relevant UNE Academic Staff Agreement.

(10) Relevant Appointment means an appointment at the Requisite Level. It does not include an appointment as an Adjunct Professor (or equivalent).

(11) Requisite Level means:

1. An appointment as an academic member of staff at Level E; or
2. An appointment carrying the title of Professor and the duties of Head of School, Pro Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor or Vice Chancellor.

(12) Requisite Period means at least 10 years at Level E academic or equivalent, including at least 5 years of service at UNE.