Tenure management plans at two institutions also impact this determination. The scope of the search conducted for an IAS position varies by campus. For part-time IAS positions, local searches tend to be the most common. All institutions have recruitment activity procedures in place. Several campuses advertise locally and regionally at various times of the year to build a pool of IAS candidates.
Affirmative action processes guide all recruitment and hiring activities.
The practice of conversion was not common and when if was reported, special circumstances influenced the change. Frequently, IAS are invited to apply for available faculty positions. Departments vary in their service expectations. It was reported that many IAS choose, on their own, to become involved in activities other than teaching. The most frequent type of appointment for lecturers is fixed term.