You may be eligible for increased job security through a longer-term appointment. Departments make recommendations on longer-term appointments to Deans and Directors who must approve these recommendations before they can take effect. The length of the term is specified in the letter of appointment. This type of extended appointment may be especially appropriate for individuals on multiple-year grants.
Renewals are possible if funding sources permit.
An indefinite appointment is an academic staff appointment with permanent status and for an unlimited term in a specified operational area. After employees have seven years of academic staff service at the university, departments are required to review them for longer-term appointments. Individuals who currently hold rolling-horizon appointments shall be reviewed and a determination made about their eligibility for an indefinite appointment. Eligible individuals should be reviewed even though financial constraints may preclude awarding longer-term appointments at this time. You may want to take this opportunity to discuss this review with your supervisor or personnel manager and also discuss any additional information you might want to provide.