Summary
This article explains how HR Initiators and HR Partners can end an academic appointment in Workday. Academic appointments track a faculty member’s academic rank and track type, and ending an appointment may occur as a standalone action or as part of a termination process.
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Quick Reference Guide
Objective or Task
End an academic appointment for a faculty member in Workday.
Instructions
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From the Workday landing page, enter End Academic Appointment Track in the search bar.
- If the request is part of a termination process, locate the task in your Workday Inbox.
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Enter the Academic Appointee name and confirm the correct Track defaults.
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Select OK.
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In the Appointment Information section, enter the following:
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Under Attachments, upload required supporting documentation and assign Academic Appointments as the category.
- Documentation may include a resignation letter, retirement notification, contract, or other appointment‑related correspondence.
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Select Submit to route the request for approval.
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If a To Do action appears in your Workday Inbox, open the item and select Submit to complete the task and clear it from the inbox.
Outcome
The academic appointment is ended in Workday and routed through the appropriate approval process, with supporting documentation attached as required.