How can I apply to be an adjunct faculty? I am currently a staff researcher at a public research university in the US. While a tenure-track position may be in my future, I would like some of the opportunities and responsibilities now.  In particular, I want to be able to write grants as a PI and advise students and postdocs. I believe that I can do this as an adjunct faculty, but I have a few questions about where to start:


What are common steps required to become an adjunct faculty?
Where can I find additional information (e.g. would a university-wide policy be given at the university website?)
Assuming I speak with the department chair, what should I say? Are my justifications sufficient.
How could I sell my case, other than my (demonstrated) ability to obtain funding and (undemonstrated) ability to be an advisor?
What are common steps required to become an adjunct faculty?


Ask your department chair.


Where can I find additional information (e.g. would a university-wide policy be given at the university website?)


Ask your department chair.


Assuming I speak with the department chair, what should I say?


"I'm interested in becoming adjunct faculty.  What's the hiring process?  Why yes, I do happen to have my CV with me."


How could I sell my case, other than my (demonstrated) ability to obtain funding and (undemonstrated) ability to be an advisor?


Ask your department chair.