Form I: Interim “Exceptional Hire” Appointment Without a Search

This form is to be completed if the committee wishes to hire a faculty member without a search due to extenuating circumstances.

TO:         The President

VIA:        Dean/Vice President

FROM:    Department Chairperson

DATE:            

Due to the unanticipated resignation/retirement of _________________ which has necessitated the

hiring of a replacement on short notice, the Department of ________________ requests authorization

to employ ________________________ on a temporary basis without a formal search for the

________ (semester/academic year).

It is understood that this appointment will be for the designated time period and should the position be authorized for a subsequent year, a search will be conducted at that time.

Attached is the job description for this position, as well as (name)’s vita indicating that minimum qualifications have been met.

Approved/Denied

_______________________________          __________           _______________________
   Dean/Director                                                   Date                        Recommended rank and step

Approved/Denied

_______________________________          __________
   Academic Vice President                                  Date

Acknowledgment of Request

_______________________________          __________
   Director of Social Equity                                   Date

Approved/Denied

_______________________________          __________
   President                                                          Date