Professor of Practice appointments are made in two ways:
Through a search conducted by a committee drawn from GKSOM faculty, advisory to the Director.
Through application to the Director by a faculty member already serving in a contingent appointment.
Criteria: The possession of the generally accepted terminal degree in the candidate’s specific discipline within the general subject of Music; or equivalent professional experience, as determined by the GKSOM.
Term of appointment: shall be for a period of 1 to 3, 1 to 4, or 1 to 5 years, depending on rank, and the appointment is renewable. Normally, an appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice will be for 1-3 years; that for Associate Professor of Practice will be for 1-4 years; and that for Professor of Practice will be for 1-5 years.