Proposal for Direct Appointment (Academic)
Recruitment Selection and Appointment Procedure - Direct appointments
This form is to be used for all proposals for academic direct appointments. Direct appointments should be approved
by the delegated authority:
Type of position
Final approver
Academic Staff - Levels A to C (fixed-term)
Dean
Academic Staff - Levels D and E (fixed-term)
Vice-Chancellor following endorsement of the Provost**
Academic Staff Levels B to E (continuing)*
Vice-Chancellor following endorsement of the Provost**
*Level A Continuing Direct Appointments are not permitted
** Completed and endorsed proposals for direct appointments at these levels should be forwarded to the Manager,
Senior Academic Appointments who will seek approval from the Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
1. Details of proposed appointee
Title:
Family name:
Given names:
Email address:
2. Details of proposed appointment
Department/School/Faculty in which the appointment will be held:
Level:
Step:
Teaching and research
Research only
Education-focused
Continuing
Fixed term – if fixed term, proposed length of term:
year/s
Full-time
Part-time – if part-time, indicate fraction:
Commencement date:
Remuneration (Level E only):
Standard
Standard with research loading of $
Performance-based contract
3. Procedural requirements
Have any conflicts of interest been declared and assessed? (attach details if relevant)
Yes
No
Is budget available for the duration of appointment?
Yes
No
Is the appointee required to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (GCAP)?
Yes
No
4. Brief background on proposed appointee
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Provide details on current position, area of research, publication record, international reputation/standing in the discipline
and how the proposed appointee would be placed regarding the discipline's academic performance standards.
5. Proposed contribution of the appointee to the department/school
Provide an outline of the contribution it is hoped the appointee would make to the research and teaching of the
department/school.
6. Authorisation of organisational unit
Head of department/school Signature:
Name:
Date:
Dean Signature:
Name:
Date:
7. Attachments
Please ensure that an up to date copy of the proposed appointee’s Curriculum Vitae is attached to this form.
8. Monash HR only
Is the position description attached?
Has the job request been entered into Rex?
Yes
Yes
No
No
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