Renew - faculty member's current contract is ending, and they will be returning to teach the subsequent semester. Continue with no break in service for rolling contracts or expiring fixed contracts. Changes to compensation or scheduled weekly hours may be needed. The summer period does not constitute a break in service. Faculty working in the spring semester will remain active through 8/31.
Inactivate - faculty member will not be teaching, but may teach again within the next three years. Break in service with potential for reactivation. Active employment and compensation are discontinued. Remains on "roster" and is eligible for reactivation for up to three academic years from the date of inactivation. Faculty who remain inactive for three consecutive years will be terminated via an automatic process.
Reactivate - faculty member has been in inactive status for fewer than three consecutive years, and will teach again.
Terminate - faculty member is not expected to teach again within the next three years, or faculty member is retiring/resigning from the University. End employment with the university, no eligible for reactivation. A terminated faculty member will need to be rehired via PAR before returning to a faculty position. Faculty in "Inactive" status for three consecutive years will be terminated via an automatic process.

Employment Lifecycle

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