Honors Faculty are those who teach and/or have full responsibility for UH (University Honors) and H (Honors) - desginated courses and must be members of the Honors Faculty.

Requirements for Honors Faculty Status

1.  Honors Faculty must:

1. Hold a terminal degree in their field;
2. be full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. See explanation below for exceptions for non-tenure track faculty;
3. have an interest in teaching Honors courses and a desire to work with honors students;
4. show a record of excellence in teaching and research and/or creative activity; and
5. be willing to mentor honors students and supervise undergraduate research and/or creative activity.

* Non-tenure track faculty (e.g., lecturer/instructor, clinical-track/professional practice-track, and research-track faculty) may be considered for Honors Faculty status based on the needs of their department. Requirements include a terminal degree in their field, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to mentoring honors students. If recommended by their chair and approved by the Honors Council, such faculty will be eligible to teach lower-division, H-designated courses in their field of study.

2.  Faculty applying for Honors Faculty status must be recommended by their department chair and approved by the Council. Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter detailing the reasons for seeking Honors Faculty status;
• an abbreviated CV;
• a letter of recommendation from their department chair; and
• copies of student evaluations for all courses taught during the previous two years.

3. To maintain active Honors Faculty status, honors faculty are expected to particip