When are academic staff on fixed-term renewable appointments reviewed for increased job security?
ASPP 2.05 describes reviews of appointment status. Basically: • Any academic staff member can be consider ed for a more secure appointment with a request initiated by the academic staff member or by the member’s unit at any time, no matter how long the individual has been with the university; and • Academic staff members with five or more years of service are reviewed annually by the Dean for rolling-horizon or indefinite appointments when (1) they are an integral part of the unit’s continuing mission, (2) a funding source can be identified; and (3) the quality of their performance warrants it. Upon request, academic staff members with five years or more of service whose appointments are for two or fewer years can get written reasons why they did not receive increased job security. 2.7 Who actually approves appointment changes that increase job security? Your supervisor, department chair, or center director, and the dean/director. Your Human Resources department or business office will
