Academic Specialist Manual

4.3 Appointment Period

An academic specialist in the Academic Specialist Appointment System is appointed on either an academic year or an annual basis. The University's basic appointment commitment to an academic specialist in the Academic Specialist Appointment System is for an academic year (nine-month) appointment period ( see Section 4.6 ). Annual (twelve-month) appointments may be provided based on the mission and needs of the appointing unit and/or the individual's specific duties. 

The appointment may be either on a full-time basis (100%) or part-time. Part-time probationary or continuing appointments must be for 50% time or greater. Only fixed term appointments may be for less than 50% time.

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