Research Chairs Clause Samples
Research Chairs. Appointments to Research Chair positions at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ College may be term, tenure- track, or tenured. All Research Chair positions shall be included in the academic bargaining unit of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ College and all individuals appointed to Research Chair positions shall be members of the academic bargaining unit represented by the University of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Faculty Association (except if they are also appointed to an out- of-scope administrative position). All Research Chair appointees shall be assigned academic positions at the College.
14.6.1 The number of Research Chair positions across the College shall not exceed seven per cent (7%) of all in-scope tenure-track and tenured appointments within the faculty category. The limit of seven per cent (7%) shall only be exceeded by mutual agreement of the parties.
14.6.2 All Research Chair positions shall be advertised, and such advertisements shall reflect the College’s commitment to employment equity. At the time when the advertisement is placed, members of the academic unit to which the discipline of the position is related shall be notified in writing.
14.6.3 Applications and nominations for Research Chair positions shall be made to the ▇▇▇▇. The normal procedures of appointment within the College shall be used to fill the position. Whenever feasible, more than one candidate shall be considered for each position. Short-listed candidates for Research Chair positions shall be interviewed and normally shall give an open presentation at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ College. The presentation shall be announced to all academic staff members and all members shall be provided with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the candidate and provide written recommendations and statements, in accordance with Article 12.2 of the Collective Agreement.
14.6.4 Where the initial recommendation is to make an appointment with tenure, the ▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Forum of this recommendation. Members may submit comments to the ▇▇▇▇ with respect to the proposed appointment in accordance with Article 12.
Research Chairs. (a) (i) The creation of research chairs by the University shall be subject to the agreement of Senate. Such chairs may be open to either internal or external candidates or both. Appointments to such chairs shall be made following a process determined by the President. Appointments shall be made by the President on the recommendation(s) of a committee appointed by the President composed of the Vice-President, Research (Chair), the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the ▇▇▇▇ of Graduate Studies, a University Professor, a faculty member holding a junior Canada Research Chair or equivalent, and an employment equity and procedures assessor. Both genders shall be represented on this committee. All appointments of external candidates shall be subject to the agreement of the relevant AAU(s).
Research Chairs. “Research Chairs” whether externally or internally funded, are persons whose primary responsibilities at the University are to conduct research. Research Chairs with faculty appointments coming to CBU from another institution shall apply to the PP&T for rank and tenure upon appointment. Research Chairs, with faculty appointments, will engage in reasonable amounts of teaching and service as (a) permitted by the funder(s) of the chair and (b) consistent with the Collective Agreement. Research Chairs without faculty appointments (non-teaching) are members of the Association hired on limited term appointments. Limited term appointments of non- teaching research chairs may be made for a period of up to three (3) years if such an appointment is approved by the relevant School ▇▇▇▇ in consultation with the relevant Department Chair(s) who shall present the proposed appointment for vetting by the Department. Non-teaching research chairs may be appointed for one additional term of up to three (3) years duration if such an additional appointment is approved by the relevant School ▇▇▇▇ in consultation with the relevant Department Chair(s) who shall present the proposed appointment for vetting by the Department. Where Research Chairs are funded by external agencies and the Chair sponsor allows for salary levels that exceed the salary scales of CBUFA members at rank, the position of Chair may include a stipend in addition to the basic faculty salary as noted in Schedule A. The Association will be advised on a confidential basis of the terms of the agreement and the stipend will be discontinued when the incumbent leaves the Chair position.
Research Chairs. Notwithstanding Article 11:04, externally funded research chairs may be hired for a contract of up to five years.
Research Chairs. “Research Chairs” whether externally or internally funded, are persons whose primary responsibilities at the University are to conduct research. Research Chairs coming to CBU from another institution shall apply to the PP&T for rank and tenure upon appointment. Research Chairs may engage in reasonable amounts of teaching and service if (a) permitted by the funder(s) of the chair and (b) consistent with the collective agreement. Where Research Chairs are funded by external agencies and the Chair sponsor allows for salary levels that exceed the salary scales of CBUFA members at rank, the Chair salary negotiated may not necessarily be in keeping with regular salary scales of Schedule A. The amount and terms associated with the salary will be negotiated with the candidate at the time of hire. The Association will be advised on a confidential basis of the terms of the agreement.