A continuing appointment for which a search was completed. Needs to have a search or waiver of search.

A continuing appointment for which a search was completed. Needs to have a search or waiver of search. Must meet minimum qualifications. The initial probationary period is 6 months. Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) probationary period is 12 months. When employees successfully complete the specified probationary period, they attain permanent status, that is retained throughout continuous employment at USF. When employees move to a new classification they begin a new probationary period on that appointment.

 A continuing appointment for which a search was completed. Needs to have a search or waiver of search. Must meet minimum qualifications.

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A time limited appointment for an existing employee to a position primarily assigned administrative duties.

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An appointment for up to 3 months while a search is conducted to fill the job on a regular basis. Since it is not expected that the entire job will be performed, the employee need not meet minimum qualifications and may be paid below the minimum pay of the class. Not to exceed 10% below the range. Emergency Appointments are one-time appointments and may not be extended. Time served on an emergency basis does not count towards probationary period or anniversary date.

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Acting status is used to fill an Administration position with a current USF employee when another employee is on a leave of absence (paid/unpaid) or under circumstances where the position can’t be filled through the normal advertising process. The position should be advertised at a later date. Employees with this status must meet the minimum qualifications for the class and be approved through Human Resources prior to being appointed. Acting status may be used to appoint an employee for up to one year.

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An appointment of a person having professional qualifications, when either the person or the position is not expected to be available for more than a limited period of time. The UFF Collective Bargaining Agreement limits visiting appointments to 4 years. The Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office must approve visiting appointments over one year. Visiting faculty are always Non-Tenure Not on Track.

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Short Term is used when a person is appointed to a position when the regular employee is on a leave of absence, the position can't be filled through the normal advertising process, or the hiring authority is unsure if the position is needed long term. However, the hiring authority must advertise at the end of the appointment period. Appointment must be approved by HR, cannot exceed 12 months and the incumbent must meet minimum qualifications. Time served may count toward probationary period and anniversary date.

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Visiting status is used to fill an Administration position with an outside employee when the current employee is on a leave of absence (paid/unpaid) or under circumstances where the position can't be filled through the normal advertising process. Typically, the appointment should not exceed 12 months. The Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office must approve visiting appointments over one year. Employees with this status must meet the minimum qualifications for the class and be approved through Human Resources prior to being appointed.

An appointment of a person who is not fully qualified, but who is expected to acquire such qualifications in a short period of time. Appointment is made for the time period needed for the incumbent to acquire the needed qualifications and generally is not extended if the incumbent does not become fully qualified by the end of the appointment. If the incumbent does attain the needed qualifications by the end of the provisional appointment, the appointment is changed to Regular, Clinical or Research.

An appointment when the person is not fully qualified, but is expected to acquire such qualifications in a short period of time. May be hired below the minimum of the pay grade. Time served as a trainee does not count towards probationary period. Appointment is made for the time period needed for the incumbent to acquire the needed qualifications and generally is not extended if the incumbent does not become fully qualified by the end of the appointment. If the incumbent does attain the needed qualifications by the end of the provisional appointment, the appointment is changed to Regular.

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An appointment of a person who is not fully qualified, but who is expected to acquire such qualifications in a short period of time. Appointment is made for the time period needed for the incumbent to acquire the needed qualifications and generally is not extended if the incumbent does not become fully qualified by the end of the appointment. If the incumbent does attain the needed qualifications by the end of the provisional appointment, the appointment is changed to Regular.

An appointment in conjunction with a professional position in a hospital or other clinical environment. These appointments are not tenure earning.

An appointment on a position which is entirely or partially funded by grant, contract, auxiliary or local funds. The employee must complete the Time Limited Agreement prior to the commencement of the appointment. Must be advertised as time limited. Time served counts towards probationary period and anniversary date.

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An appointment when the person is engaged primarily in research. These appointments are not tenure earning.

A time limited appointment of a student employee who is enrolled at USF at least half time and whose primary purpose is to be a student. It is advantageous to appoint this way because neither the student nor department will pay FICA taxes (7.62% of wages).

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A time limited appointment to a job that is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (e.g., can earn overtime pay). Employee does not meet the criteria for an hourly student appointment due to not being enrolled as a student.

An unpaid appointment which may include special academic privileges such as voting in departmental affairs. Persons appointed with this status may or may not be otherwise affiliated with the University. This designation should be used for individuals whose credentials would warrant appointment as a member of the faculty and who are or will participate in a meaningful way in one of our programs.
 

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An hourly, time limited appointment of a student who has been awarded FWS financial aid.

A time limited appointment to a job that is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. A Duties and Responsibilities form must be included at the time of appointment and will be reviewed by HR.

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An appointment of a person in a professional capacity within the department of Housing and Residential Education.

An hourly or salaried (depending upon the type of job, e.g., Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Associate) appointment of a student who is enrolled full time in a master's or doctoral program at USF. Depending on the job code used, duties will include teaching, conducting research or performing other tasks that contribute to the student’s professional development.

A time limited appointment to a faculty job code; typically for the purpose of teaching specific courses.

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An appointment for up to one year by a physician in a residency program within the College of Medicine.