The Faudree University Professorship
In consideration of Mr. and Mrs. Jabie Hardin's desire to demonstrate their regard and support for Dr. Ralph Faudree, former Provost of the University of Memphis, this program was established. Learn more about the work and legacy of Dr. Ralph Faudree.
Process & Information
- Faculty members, department chairs, or other college administrators can nominate eligible
recipients.
- The Provost, with input from an advisory faculty group, would select the recipient(s)
of a University Professorship subject to the approval of the President of the University.
- Awardees would be allowed to use their allocations for salaries, travel, supplies,
or other expenses in any proportion they choose, as long as the total sum does not
exceed the annual award amount.
- The actual amount of the salary supplement and miscellaneous awards may vary slightly
from year-to-year due to investment income results, but would usually be approximately
$5,000 per year for full professors and $2,500 per year for associate professors.
- Continued salary increases would be computed on the awardee's base salary, less the
value of the supplemental income related to the University Professorship.
- Upon relinquishing the University Professorship, the faculty member's salary would
revert to his/her base, including any routine salary increases provided during the
period of the award, but less the supplemental increase associated with the University
Professorship.
Criteria
- Full and associate tenured professors with ten (10) years of service at the University
of Memphis are eligible for the program.
- Associate professors with five (5) years of service at the University are eligible
for the program.
- Awardees would hold University Professorships for a maximum of three (3) years.
- Selection will be based upon the quality of the faculty member's teaching, research, and service/outreach, with a priority given to faculty contributing in all three areas.
Professorships are awarded every three (3) years. Our next call for nominations will be Spring 2025 for awards beginning Fall 2025.