An appointment is limited to a term of one year or less, and may be renewed for one additional year. In the absence of such written notification, the appointment terminates at the conclusion of the term as specified. Each appointment and reappointment is limited to a term of two years or less. A promotion or merit increase may become effective before the end of a two-year term, but such advancement marks the beginning of a new term of appointment. The normal period of service as an Associate Supervisor is six years, but there is no obligation on the part of the University to promote an Associate Supervisor to the rank of Supervisor solely on the basis of years of service at the lower rank.
Accelerated promotion is possible if achievement is exceptional.
The effective date of an appointment is the initial date of the new status for payroll or other recordkeeping purposes, and indicates the first day on which salary or change in rate of salary commences. The effective date of a promotion or merit increase is normally July 1. The beginning date of service for a new appointee or of service in a new status for a continuing appointee is the first day on which the individual is required to be on duty under the terms of the appointment or new status. This date may be different from the effective date for an academic-year appointee paid in twelve installments. For example, for a new appointee serving on a nine-month basis, the effective date of the appointment will normally be July 1 and the beginning date of service will normally be the first day of the Fall Quarter or Semester.