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3. 1  Modes and Categories of Employment for Support Staff Agreement Clauses 43 and 44 (PDF, 34Kb)

Defines the types of employment of support staff at UTS, including full-time, part-time, part-year, continuing, fixed-term and casual employment and the conditions relating to each. Refer to Part E General Conditions - Clause 43 and Clause 44 within the Support Staff Agreement.

3.2  Modes and Categories of Employment for Academic Staff Agreement Clauses 39 and 40 (PDF, 44Kb)

For information on the types of employment modes that may be offered to academic staff including full-time, part-time, sessional continuing, fixed-term, casual employment and severance payments refer to Part E General Conditions - clause 39 and clause 40 within the Academic Staff Agreement.

3.3  Fixed-Term Employment Guidelines (PDF, 42Kb)

These guidelines outline the arrangements relating to fixed-term contracts including eligibility for severance pay.

3.4  Recruitment and Selection Vice-Chancellor's Directive

Describes the recruitment and selection process including the methods of employment, advertising of positions, selection criteria, selection committees and their composition, interviewing, offers of appointment, appeals and payment of applicants' expenses. The directive includes a list of approvals required during these processes.

NOTE:  Currently all recruitment action for positions of 12 months or greater requires approval by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor for academic positions or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Corporate Services) for support positions.  The only exception is academic or support staff positions wholly funded from research grants.

3.5  Position Description Guidelines

A step by step guide for staff wishing to write position descriptions. 

3.6  Employment of Casual Academic Staff Guidelines (PDF, 96Kb)

Recruitment and selection procedures for casual academic staff at UTS. The guidelines also include keeping of staff records, orientation, development and monitoring of performance, termination of employment, quality assurance mechanisms and building relationships with casual staff.

3.8  Appointment of Deans Policy (PDF, 103Kb)

Appointment to the position of Dean is a full-time appointment normally for a period of four years. This policy outlines the provisions and the conditions pertaining to the position of Dean at UTS. The policy covers eligibility for appointment, internal recruitment and selection processes, duration of appointment, remuneration and special development leave.

3.9  Appointment of Associate Deans Vice-Chancellor's Directive

The appointment of an Associate Dean is a fixed-term appointment for a period of three years. This directive details the expectations of the position. It sets out the terms under which academic staff are eligible for appointment, the recruitment and selection process, duration of the appointment, re-appointment, remuneration and development support.

3.10  Appointment of Heads of School Vice-Chancellor's Directive

The appointment of Head of School is a fixed-term appointment normally for three years. This directive details the expectations of the position. It sets out the terms under which academic staff are eligible for appointment, the recruitment and selection process, duration of the appointment, re-appointment, remuneration and development support. 

3.11  Appointment of Heads of Department Vice-Chancellor's Directive

The appointment of Head of Department is a full-time appointment normally for a period of three years. This directive details the expectations of the position. It sets out the terms under which academic staff are eligible for appointment, the recruitment and selection process, duration of the appointment, re-appointment, remuneration and development support. 

3.12  Appointment of Distinguished Professor by Invitation Vice-Chancellor's Directive

This directive provides guidance on the appointment of eminent persons for periods up to five years as Distinguished Professor. The university may appoint by invitation. The directive provides details on the salary and type of contract that may be offered and the considerations to be taken into account. Appointments are approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

3.13  Appointment of Invited Professor Vice-Chancellor's Directive

The conditions under which faculties may offer appointments to outstanding academics. Appointments may be for fixed-terms of up to six months duration. The university may appoint by invitation. The directive provides details on the salary and type of contract that may be offered and the considerations to be taken into account. Appointments are approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

3.14  Relieving appointments (Incorporating Higher Duties) Principles and Procedures (PDF, 95Kb)

This policy sets out situations when a relieving appointment may be made eg a temporary vacancy caused by leave or resignation or the temporary nature of a position due to funding or reorganisation. The directive covers conditions regarding the appointment of staff to such positions dependant on the duration of the vacancy. The policy also gives authorities pertaining to these provisions.

3.15  Honorary Appointments Vice-Chancellor's Directive

Conditions for both long and short-term honorary unpaid appointments. The directive covers appointment as Adjunct Professor, Associate, Visiting Professor, Fellow and Scholar. The directive covers entitlements, intellectual property, insurance and conditions of offer.

3.16  Jointly Funded Appointments Guidelines (PDF, 121Kb)

Guidelines on the negotiation of strategic arrangements that can be made between UTS and external organisations to jointly fund certain positions. The guidelines include a description of the type of arrangements available and describes in detail conditions for jointly funded arrangements.

3.17  Temporary Variation to Hours or Mode of Employment - Principles and Procedures (PDF, 75Kb)

Staff may apply to vary their hours of duty or mode of employment for a fixed period. The modes of employment are full-time, part-time and part-year (support and senior staff) / sessional (academic staff).  The document sets out the arrangements for application, the approval authority and the conditions of employment that may be affected if an application is approved.

3.18 Modes of Employment for Senior Staff Group - Collective Agreement Clauses 27 and 28

Defines the modes of employment available to members of the Senior Staff Group - Collective Agreement, Clauses 27 and 28.

3.19 Sessional (Academic) and Part-Year (Support) Employment - Fact Sheet (PDF, 68Kb)

Sessional employment and part-year employment are modes of employment available to academic and support staff, respectively.  This fact sheet sets out further information about these modes of employment including clarification on the employment conditions applicable.

3.20 Overseas Staff, Visitors and Consultants - How to Bring People from Overseas to UTS - Guidelines (PDF, 85Kb)

These guidelines set out the legislative and regulatory requirements that apply to overseas appointments (including staff, visitors and research consultants) and the risks of failure to comply with the requirements for managers, supervisors and others involved in the process of selection and appointment of staff.  Assistance must be sought from relevant staff within the Human Resources Unit whenever overseas appointments are being considered.