Conversion of Faculty Members from Term to Regular Status Sample Clauses
The "Conversion of Faculty Members from Term to Regular Status" clause outlines the process by which faculty employed on a fixed-term or temporary basis may transition to a regular, ongoing appointment. Typically, this clause specifies eligibility criteria such as years of service, performance evaluations, or departmental needs, and may detail the application or review process required for conversion. Its core function is to provide a clear pathway for term faculty to achieve greater job security and stability, addressing concerns about contract renewals and long-term employment prospects.
Conversion of Faculty Members from Term to Regular Status. A term faculty member will be eligible for regularization if they have worked a minimum of 0.4348 FTE term workload in each of two (2) consecutive appointment years (see Appendix I). Regularization will be based on:
(1) the average term workload of the two (2) consecutive qualifying years, to a maximum of full-time, will be converted to an FTE value (see Appendix I); and
(2) through an annual review, the department will determine the allocation of annual workload (number of hours per day and months per year) to achieve that FTE. Note: this could result in a regular appointment of less than twelve (12) months, with an annual scheduled break (lay-off notice not required, no provisions of lay-off apply).