This level of appointment is an academic appointment for outstanding doctoral level individuals who participate in the research program of a faculty member, and for whom salary support is generally available from research grants and contracts. Advancement requires high quality scientific contributions, increasing peer recognition of high quality scientific accomplishments and participation of research grant support.   Appointees in this category are normally full-time salaried employees. Reappointment can be made for terms of up to three years.

Appointment proposal--The department will prepare and submit a recommendation for the appointment that is reviewed by OAA for completeness, endorsed by the Dean and submitted to the Provost’s office for approval. The original recommendation should be submitted to OAA. A complete recommendation will include:

Chairman’s letter to Dean which should include

• name of candidate
• proposed effective date and term
• proposed compensation
• summary of the candidate's academic background, training and experience. Evaluation of his/her accomplishments to date, the impact of such work on the field, and plan for the future.

_____Updated CV (suggested format) MS Word

_____ Personal Statement (optional) MS Word

_____ Visa documentation J-1 request ADOBE PDF or H-1B Processing Request Form ADOBE PDF

_____ Five-point letter if candidate is an M.D. link

 Post-approval/Payroll—Upon approval, the department should process a Personnel Action Form (PAF) with appropriate attachments to update the University’s payroll system. Forms must be received by the OAA payroll deadline to guarantee a paycheck at the end of the month. payroll deadlines

_____     I-9 form and attachments ADOBE PDF

_____     UPP192 and attachments (for Permanent Residents and Non-Immigrant Aliens) ADOBE PDF