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Position description templates

Position description templates for academic and professional staff:

  • Academic staff - Position description Level A template (DOC, 183 KB)
  • Academic staff - Position description Level B template (DOC, 170 KB)
  • Academic staff - Position description Level C template (DOC, 180 KB)
  • Academic staff - Position description Level D template (DOC, 175 KB)
  • Academic staff - Position description Level E template (DOC, 185 KB)
  • Professional staff - Position description template (DOC, 206KB)

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