This resource is dedicated to supporting non-tenure track faculty—including academic professionals and instructors—through policies and procedures that guide annual appraisals, review for continuous appointment, and any extensions of the probationary period. Inside you’ll find key guidelines, criteria, and the forms you need to navigate appointments, promotions, extensions, and performance evaluations with clarity and confidence.
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Annual Appraisal Details
Annual Appraisals of Probationary Academic Professionals
The UM Form 26 is required for each annual appraisal of probationary academic professionals considered for continuous appointment. Please see the links below for guidelines, criteria, procedures, and due dates.
- Administrative Guidelines, Criteria, and Procedures for Review of Probationary Academic Professionals Considered for Continuous Appointment
- Forms may be signed electronically using these instructions and routed via email.
- Memo: 2025-2026 Continuous Appointments
Extension of the Probationary Period for Academic Professionals
Extension of the Probationary Period for Academic Professionals
According to the Administrative Guidelines, Criteria, and Procedures for Review of Probationary Academic Professionals Considered for Continuous Appointment, a probationary academic professional may extend their probationary period for one year at a time, and up to two years total, for:
- the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child
- for caregiver responsibilities
- for personal illness or injury.
The request for extension using UM Form 1627 must be made within 3 months of the events giving rise to the claim. An extension of the probationary period is not a leave; during the extended period, an academic professional continues their responsibilities in the unit.