Employment of Veterans

Policy number: 
05.026
Policy description: 

It is the policy of the University of North Texas to employ and to advance in employment, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, in accordance with the provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.It is also the policy of the University to give veterans preference in appointment or employment over other applicants having no greater qualifications for the same position, in accordance the law.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 05.026 Employment of Veterans.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Katy McDaniel
Asst Vice Chancellor & CHRO
UNT System Human Resources
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff
Date Issued: 
Sunday, May 1, 1983

Last updated: 

Date: 
02/27/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to be in alignment with the System model policy. Revisions include addition of: Space Force, full-time duty commissioned officers of NOAA, definitions for "employment preference" and "veteran," priority order for veterans preference, hiring goals, and interview requirements for state agencies.
Date: 
09/17/2015
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex marriage. The definition of spouse was added. Effective 09/17/2015.
Date: 
08/01/2003
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1999
Action: 
Review without revision
Date: 
08/01/1995
Action: 
Revision