Common use of Length of Contracts for Members Clause in Contracts

Length of Contracts for Members. Initial Contract: One year. In cases where the contract begins in Spring, an initial contract term of 1 and a half years may be warranted. Second Contracts and beyond: These contracts always begin in the Fall and are at least one year in length, but not more than three years. In extreme cases, one semester contracts may be offered where warranted, for example for sabbatical or leave replacements. 4.9.1 The initial employment of a tenure-track faculty member, shall be considered probationary, an introductory period of employment where the individual becomes familiar with his professional responsibilities and the University has time to evaluate his performance in an effort to determine whether further employment is appropriate. The probationary period is generally one year, but in those instances of a January appointment may range from ½ to 1 ½ years. During the term of an initial employment contract, the University may decline to renew a faculty member’s contract without adequate cause provided that prior notice is given in accordance with this Agreement. 4.9.2 Where there is clear evidence of satisfactory overall performance as determined by evaluation, subsequent employment of a faculty member may be offered consistent with this Agreement. “

Length of Contracts for Members. ‌ Initial Contract: One year. In cases where the contract begins in Spring, an initial contract term of 1 and a half years may be warranted. Second Contracts and beyond: These contracts always begin in the Fall and are at least one year in length, but not more than three years. In extreme cases, one semester contracts may be offered where warranted, for example for sabbatical or leave replacements. 4.9.1 3.9.1‌ The initial employment of a tenure-track faculty member, shall be considered probationary, an introductory period of employment where the individual becomes familiar with his professional responsibilities and the University has time to evaluate his performance in an effort to determine whether further employment is appropriate. The probationary period is generally one year, but in those instances of a January appointment may range from ½ to 1 ½ years. During the term of an initial employment contract, the University may decline to renew a faculty member’s contract without adequate cause provided that prior notice is given in accordance with this Agreement. 4.9.2 Where there is clear evidence of satisfactory overall performance as determined by evaluation, subsequent employment of a faculty member may be offered consistent with this Agreement. “Agreement.‌

Length of Contracts for Members. Initial Contract: One year. In cases where the contract begins in Spring, an initial contract term of 1 and a half years may be warranted. Second Contracts and beyond: These contracts always begin in the Fall and are at least one year in length, but not more than three years. In extreme cases, one semester contracts may be offered where warranted, for example for sabbatical or leave replacements. 4.9.1 3.9.1 The initial employment of a tenure-track faculty member, shall be considered probationary, an introductory period of employment where the individual becomes familiar with his professional responsibilities and the University has time to evaluate his performance in an effort to determine whether further employment is appropriate. The probationary period is generally one year, but in those instances of a January appointment may range from ½ to 1 ½ years. During the term of an initial employment contract, the University may decline to renew a faculty member’s contract without adequate cause provided that prior notice is given in accordance with this Agreement. 4.9.2 3.9.2 Where there is clear evidence of satisfactory overall performance as determined by evaluation, subsequent employment of a faculty member may be offered consistent with this Agreement. “