{"id":2038,"date":"2026-01-06T11:36:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mae.ncsu.edu\/mymae\/?page_id=2038"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:36:39","slug":"affiliate-faculty-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mae.ncsu.edu\/mymae\/human-resources\/affiliate-faculty-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Affiliate Faculty Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate faculty are NC&#160;State faculty in departments outside of MAE who have mechanical or aerospace related experience, research, or collaborations, and who seek Graduate Faculty standing to advise MAE graduate students. This requires a vote of the MAE Graduate Faculty for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expectations for Affiliate Faculty advising MAE students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affiliate Faculty will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and adhere to the Statement of Mutual Expectations for MAE graduate students and faculty advisors and committees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to the MAE Graduate Student Handbook , policies and procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide financial support for Ph.D. students consistent with the standard stipend set by the MAE department (currently $36,000 annually) for the duration of their program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that Ph.D. or M.S. projects for MAE students have significant ME or AE relevance and technical content, through collaboration with the student\u2019s committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the annual Student Activity Report (STAR) with their trainees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with the MAE DGP if there are any concerns regarding student performance prior to terminating student advising relationships or support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure for consideration for Graduate Faculty standing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affiliate faculty candidates will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a CV, including evidence of relevance to MAE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give a seminar to the graduate faculty about their research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a one page summary of their current advising experience, student load, and grant funding. Any prior relationships to MAE graduate education, such as service on committees, should be included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The MAE Graduate Faculty will discuss the candidate and vote.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attestation by Affiliate Faculty Candidate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have reviewed the MAE Graduate Statement of Mutual Expectations and Handbook, and I agree to abide by MAE department policies and expectations for the support and mentoring of MAE graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mae.ncsu.edu\/mymae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/MAE-Affiliate-Faculty-Approval-Guidelines.pdf\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/mae.ncsu.edu\/mymae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/MAE-Affiliate-Faculty-Approval-Guidelines.pdf\"><span class=\"text\">Sign Attestation Here<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Affiliate faculty are NC&#160;State faculty in departments outside of MAE who have mechanical or aerospace related experience, research, or collaborations, and who seek Graduate Faculty standing to advise MAE graduate students. This requires a vote of the MAE Graduate Faculty for approval. 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