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What is an affiliated worker?



Affiliated workers are individuals who do work for the university outside of traditional employment. They can be paid or unpaid and may have an affiliated worker position in addition to another position at the university. They may be individuals who need access to university services such as the ID center or parking privileges. Affiliated worker types and examples include:

  • Visiting researchers/scholars/scientists (including those independently funded by a grant or government)
  • Adjunct/clinical professionals (such as preceptors or social work liaisons)
  • Independent contractors (professional facilitators, contract trainers, etc.)
  • Employees of contractors (elevator repair, equipment installation)
  • Casual employees (stagehands, ushers)
  • Employees of UT-affiliated organizations (Ex-Students Association)
  • Employees of governmental agencies (ROTC, state auditors, military recruiters)
  • Employees with an additional departmental affiliation (when a department wants to officially affiliate an employee but not fund)
  • Visiting student workers (students who assist researchers)
  • Volunteers (museum docents and guides)
  • Other (any other worker who needs access to university services, but does not fit into any of the existing types of Affiliated Worker)

 



 

  Updated 2009 October 22
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