Faculty Appointment Procedure

Purpose

This guide outlines the process for completing the 2026 . This form serves as the primary tool for managing faculty employment under the Research Foundation.

Faculty Appointment Form Completion Process [pdf]

Scope

  • Compensated PIs: Principal Investigators (PIs), who are ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Faculty, receiving compensation through the Research Foundation must follow this process for any project-based employment, pay adjustments, or additional appointments.
  • Form Initiation: The Project Director (PI) must submit this form to hire faculty or modify existing project-based faculty employment.

Use this form for:

  • New Hires: Appointing a ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø faculty member, PI (themselves) onto a project for the first time.
  • Employment Changes: Updates to pay rates, project allocations, or extensions.
  • Additional Appointments: Adding new roles or duties to a faculty member's current active with the Research Foundation.

Workday Resources

Additional resources for appointments can be found on the Workday Training Hub webpage.

Important Distinction

Note: Employment through the Research Foundation is a separate from San José State University (ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø). Policies, benefits, and payroll systems may differ accordingly.