The Meaning of Tenure. Tenure refers to a permanent appointment. Tenure represents a major commitment between the institution and the Employee. Tenure carries with it a significant responsibility for the Employee, including the obligation to continue to perform at a high level of professionalism. Pursuant to Article 4.13, termination of a tenured appointment may only be by retirement, resignation, mutual consent, redundancy, or dismissal for just cause.
The Meaning of Tenure. (a) Tenure refers to appointment without term. Such an appointment may be terminated only through resignation or retirement, dismissal for cause (Article 23) or under the financial exigency procedures (Article 29).
