In this session, you’ll walk through the life cycle of a faculty appointment from hire until a faculty member separates from the institution. The way faculty appointments are structured, and function is different from any other appointment type. This session will cover topics like tenure clocks and probationary periods including tenure clock extensions, contract lengths, non-renewals, appeals of non-renewals, and post tenure reviews. While HR professionals may only touch certain points in the faculty appointment life cycle, having a general understanding of how faculty appointments operate will help HR professionals see how the work they contribute fits into the overall picture of faculty appointments.
Learning Outcomes
- Have a basic understanding of the faculty appointment life cycle
- Understand how the probationary period is calculated
- Understand how faculty contracts function prior to tenure
About the Speaker
Heather Daniels has served as Secretary of the Faculty since February 2020 and been part of the UW-Madison campus since August 1996. As Secretary of the Faculty, Heather facilitates shared governance for the faculty on campus including the tenure process. She previously served in the corollary role for academic staff.