Common use of Academic Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Academic Qualifications. The normal criterion shall include an earned doctorate at the Assistant rank and higher. Equivalent qualifications and/or experience may be substituted, such as professional qualifications in fields where doctorates are not normally available, or where the candidate has accumulated experience judged to be particularly relevant and valuable to a discipline. The Letter of Appointment should state whether or not the Professor has the appropriate academic qualifications, or whether further qualifications must be obtained. Once a candidate has been recognized as having appropriate academic qualifications either by Letter of Appointment or by a ruling of the DRC and URC during consideration for renewal, tenure or promotion, the criterion of academic qualifications shall be deemed satisfied for future consideration under this article.

Academic Qualifications. The normal criterion shall include an earned doctorate at the Assistant rank and higher. Equivalent qualifications and/or experience may be substituted, such as professional qualifications in fields where doctorates are not normally available, or where the candidate has accumulated experience judged to be particularly relevant and valuable to a discipline. The Letter of Appointment should state whether or not the Professor professor has the appropriate academic qualifications, or whether further qualifications must be obtained. Once a candidate has been recognized as having appropriate academic qualifications either by Letter of Appointment or by a ruling of the DRC and URC during consideration for renewal, tenure or promotion, the criterion of academic qualifications shall be deemed satisfied for future consideration under this article.