Common use of AND TENURE OF FACULTY MEMBERS Clause in Contracts

AND TENURE OF FACULTY MEMBERS. The performance of Faculty Members holding probationary appointments shall be assessed during the fourth year of the appointment. Assessment after a shorter period shall take place only if specified in the Faculty Member's letter of appointment. A Faculty Member may, for good cause, voluntarily request a deferral for up to a maximum of two (2) additional years. Such requests shall be considered on their merits by the appropriate Vice-President, and shall not be unreasonably denied. Leave without pay shall not normally be counted as service towards eligibility for tenure.