Indefinite Appointment

An indefinite appointment is an academic staff appointment having permanent status for an unlimited term. Such an appointment may be granted to a member of the academic staff who holds a half-time appointment or more. Indefinite appointments are neither limited to nor specific to any academic staff position or title series. The rights conferred by an indefinite appointment are limited to the operational area in which the appointment is made. If a dean or director authorizes an indefinite appointment on non-state funding, they must make an ongoing commitment of funds or management of fiscal resources such that the appointment is supported for at least two years beyond the date of any loss of non-state funding for the position. 

For Indefinite appointment request, please provide:

1. Individual’s name
2. Appointment title, and years of service in the department and college
3. Source of funding for the position
4. An indication of whether the funding will continue indefinitely into the future
5. Explanation of how the position is an integral part of the department’s continuing mission

After consultation with the Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance and the appropriate Associate Deans, the Office of Human Resources will notify the Department whether they can proceed with the indefinite status request.  The department must use the process set forth in ASPP 2.09.