Fixed term appointments , unless otherwise specified, are appointments for a period of one year. Most instructional academic staff members receive a semester appointment. Fixed term appointments are renewable at the option of the university, and unless otherwise stated in institutional policies and procedures, carry no expectation of reemployment beyond the stated term. Academic staff with fixed term appointments may be non-renewed for program and budget reasons, and are subject to layoff provisions. Otherwise they may not be dismissed during the term of their appointments except for cause.
Indefinite appointments are appointments with permanent status and for an unlimited term.
An indefinite appointment is not acquired solely because of years of service. It is to be based on annual appraisal of performance and an affirmative review process to decide whether to proceed with an indefinite appointment. An indefinite appointment is terminable only for cause or for reasons of budget or program under Chapters UWS 11-12, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Probationary appointments may proceed an indefinite appointment and, unless otherwise specified, are for a period of one year. Probationary appointments may not exceed seven years.