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Position Descriptions

  • Guidelines for Position Descriptions for Academic Employees
  • Position Description – Samples 
    • Academic Faculty Position Titles:
      • Assistant Professor
      • Associate Professor
      • Faculty Research Assistant
      • Instructor
      • Professor
      • Research Associate
      • Senior Faculty Research Assistant
      • Senior Instructor
    • Professional Faculty Position Titles:
      • Advisor (Academic Advisor)
      • Assistant Dean
      • Associate Dean
      • Dean
      • Department Head
      • Department Chair
      • Director (Director Position Title)
      • Professional Faculty
        • Director
        • Manager
    • Classified Staff Position Titles: see the Classification Specifications for guidance

     

 

Position Description Development

The Position Description and You

Completing a Position Analysis & Writing a Position Description

Academic Appointment Guidelines

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