The term reappointment is used for the renewal of a previous appointment immediately following the ending of the previous appointment in this series. A reappointment may or may not be accompanied by a promotion or merit increase. 334-10 Criteria a. In addition, every appointee in this series is responsible for applying and furthering the affirmative action goals and objectives of the University and of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. A merit increase or promotion is based on individual qualifications and meritorious performance and is not automatic after a stated number of years of service.
Accelerated advancement is possible if achievement is exceptional.
The appointment may be made for a shorter term. Reappointment is normally considered at the time of the biennial merit review. Visiting Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension Assistant Cooperative Extension Advisor Assistant Professor Acting Assistant Professor Visiting Assistant Professor Junior Specialist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Assistant Specialist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Junior Agronomist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Acting Junior Agronomist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Assistant Agronomist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Visiting Assistant Agronomist in the Agricultural Experiment Station Acting Assistant Agronomist in the Agricultural Experiment Station For policies on computation of years of service in regard to periods of leave, temporary transfers, changes in status, and breaks in service, see APM - 133. The Chancellor may grant exceptions to the eight-year limitation of service. The normal term of service as Associate Specialist in Cooperative Extension is six years, but there is no obligation on the part of the University to promote an Associate Specialist in Cooperative Extension to the rank of Specialist in Cooperative Extension solely on the basis of years of service at the lower rank.