Contractually Limited Term Appointments. (a) In conformity with Article 5.1 (c) of the Policy and Procedures on Academic Appointments, Tenure and Dismissal, full-time appointments at any rank may be made for contractually-limited terms normally of one, two or three years' duration which may be extended. (b) In those instances where the circumstances warrant it, an initial appointment may be made for a period of up to five years. (c) In no case may the term specified together with any subsequent extension exceed five years. (d) Such a term appointment is for a specified period and does not involve a continuing commitment by the University beyond the term stated. (e) Notice of extension or termination must be given by December 1 of the final appointment year. (f) The procedures outlined in Article 5.2 of the Policy and Procedures on Academic Appointments, Tenure and Dismissal should be followed when making term appointments. (g) A faculty member holding a contractually-limited term appointment may apply, in competition with other qualified candidates, for an appointment which carries tenure or for an appointment leading to consideration of tenure or for an appointment that is continuing. The time spent by the faculty member holding a contractually-limited term appointment will be taken into account in establishing the date for consideration of tenure, if the faculty member is given an appointment leading to the consideration of tenure or for continuing status. In such instances the faculty member and the College will agree on the manner of converting years of contractually-limited service to probationary years for tenure consideration. (h) A copy of this policy will be given to each appointee at the time of initial appointment. (i) At any time, the appointment may be terminated for cause, which means, incompetence, persistent neglect of duty or gross misconduct. Such termination shall be made only on the recommendation of a committee of inquiry appointed by the Principal with the approval of the President. (j) A decision to terminate a contract may be appealed only if it is for cause. Appeals shall follow the Grievance Procedure set out in Article 12 of this Memorandum commencing at Step 3. Appeals must be made in writing within 15 days of notice of termination.
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