Common use of Term Appointment Clause in Contracts

Term Appointment. (a) A term appointment shall be for a contractually limited period. It shall not carry any implication that the Faculty Member will be considered for a probationary appointment or an appointment with tenure unless special provision for conversion into a probationary appointment as specified in Article 18.01.3 is made in the original letter of appointment. Except for such provision as specified in Article 18.01.3, a term appointment shall not be made except under one or more of the following conditions: (i) That the appointment is a replacement for a Faculty Member on leave or on another assignment of duties. Normally, such an appointment will be limited to the term of the relevant leave or reassignment. However, there may be some circumstances where the term may require a start or end date beyond the term of the relevant leave or reassignment. (ii) That the appointment is of someone unqualified for continuing appointment because a person with the required qualifications is not available at the time. (iii) That the duties connected with the appointment are for a limited period and are expected to be no longer required after the specified date. (iv) That the appointment is caused by the sudden unforeseen departure of a Faculty Member. (v) That the appointment is to afford flexibility in program development as determined by the Vice-President (Academic). (vi) That the appointment is due to the circumstances specified in Article 17.03. (b) Consecutive term appointments for which the assigned duties of the Member have not changed will: (i) not exceed a cumulative period of appointment of six (6) years; (ii) be made at the same rank; and, (iii) be made at a salary no less than the previous appointment. (c) Term appointees will be informed by the Xxxx/ at the earliest possible opportunity if there will be a recommendation to the Board to renew the term appointment. (d) As part of a recommendation for a term appointment, the Xxxx will recommend to the Board the rank at which an appointment will be made.