The Nature of Academic Tenure Sample Clauses

The Nature of Academic Tenure. The purpose of tenure is to provide a safeguard for free enquiry and discussion, the exercise of critical capacities, honest judgment, and independent criticism of matters both outside and within Victoria University. Tenure entails acceptance by a member of Victoria University of the obligation to perform conscientiously his or her functions in teaching, scholarship and service. Tenure as understood in this document is the holding by a member of the professorial staff of Victoria University of a continuing full-time appointment which Victoria University agrees not to terminate except for cause. The conditions specified in section 5.5.1 below shall apply to all cases of termination for cause. In circumstances where institutional priorities change, which may include but is not limited to program or curricular matters, the President pursuant to the Victoria University Act and its by laws and without limiting the President’s powers thereunder, after consultation with the Principal and the faculty member or members concerned and the Chapter, shall reassign duties. Such reassignment shall be made without loss of salary and benefits to other duties at Victoria University, including both Emmanuel and Victoria College, or in the Toronto School of Theology or in the University of Toronto. Tenure shall be granted only as a definite act, under stipulated conditions, on the basis of merit.
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