Common use of Extension of Probationary Period for Tenure-Track Faculty Clause in Contracts

Extension of Probationary Period for Tenure-Track Faculty. i. Any University approved leave of absence of one semester or more will automatically extend the probationary period for one year. A faculty member may also apply to the Department Chair and Xxxx for an extension of the probationary period for one year whenever the University approved leave is less than one semester but at least two weeks. The Xxxxxxx shall decide whether or not to extend the probationary period in his or her discretion following consultation with the Xxxx, who in turn shall consult with the Chair. ii. Even if no leave of absence has been taken, a tenure-track faculty member may request an extension of the probationary period for the following reasons: (a) When he or she newly becomes a parent or legal guardian of a minor child during the probationary period. (b) When there are extenuating personal circumstances that may significantly impede the facul- ty member’s progress toward tenure such as serious personal illness or significant care giving responsibilities for an immediate family member due to major illness. “Immediate family member” shall include a child, spouse, civil union partner, or parent.

Extension of Probationary Period for Tenure-Track Faculty. i. Any University approved leave of absence of one semester or more will automatically extend the probationary period for one year. A faculty member may also apply to the Department Chair and Xxxx for an extension of the probationary period for one year whenever the University approved leave is less than one semester but at least two weeks. The Xxxxxxx shall decide whether or not to extend the probationary period in his or her discretion following consultation with the Xxxx, who in turn shall consult with the Chair. ii. Even if no leave of absence has been taken, a tenure-track faculty member may request an extension of the probationary period for the following reasons: (a) When he or she newly becomes a parent or legal guardian of a minor child during the probationary period. (b) When there are extenuating personal circumstances that may significantly impede the facul- ty faculty member’s progress toward tenure such as serious personal illness or significant care giving responsibilities for an immediate family member due to major illness. “Immediate family member” shall include a child, spouse, civil union partner, or parent.