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Position Types About Classification About Compensation Glossary of Terms Contacts in HRM

Types of Positions

• A Classified Position is a full-time or part-time position with an assigned pay band and corresponding salary range, requiring completion of a one-year probationary period or a six-month trial period, if circumstances warrant.
  

• A Faculty Position is a full-time or part-time established position requiring a faculty appointment contract; a written appointment to an academic department approved by the appropriate Appointment, Promotion and Tenure (APT) Committees and academic officers. Faculty members hold an assignment to include instruction, research, and public service as a principle activity; an academic rank; and a recognized standing among scholars in an academic discipline.
  

• An Unclassified Position is a full-time or part-time executive position that is not subject to the position classification policies and regulations.
  

• A Research Grant Position is a full-time or part-time position funded by a sponsored research project. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.
  

• A Postdoctoral Scholar Position is a full-time or part-time position, typically funded by a sponsored research project. Academic qualifications include a PhD or MD. Duties involve performing research that furthers the focus of academic study.
  

• A Resident or Intern Position is an full-time or part-time position (with benefits) occupied by a resident or intern appointed in a Graduate Medical Education program.
  

• A Temporary Position is a full-time or part-time position (without benefits) not to exceed one year of continuous employment.
  

• A Student Position is a position occupied by a student currently enrolled in an academic institution.