In order to be eligible for tenure consideration, an individual must demonstrate through his or her overall performance excellence in scholarship and the promise of continued excellence. Tenure consideration will take into account variations in emphases that may reasonably occur among individuals whose responsibilities may differ widely. The schools must set forth such criteria and any other tenure guidelines in writing and distribute them to all faculty. Ordinarily, tenure is considered on completion of a probationary period of service to the university. An established scholar may, under exceptional circumstances, be granted tenure simultaneously with appointment to the faculty.
Compensation is based on performance of assigned duties and productivity.
Any revisions of tenure guidelines must be distributed to faculty in a timely fashion. Consideration at the university level will accommodate the guidelines and mission of the candidate's school. Review at each level will include an assessment of educational contributions, research and other scholarly activities, institutional citizenship, and consideration of how the proposed appointment relates to the needs of the institution. Final tenure recommendations will be submitted to the university APT Committee by March 1 of the following year. Probationary Service Non-tenured faculty who hold the academic ranks of professor, associate professor , assistant professor, and instructor accrue time toward fulfilling their probationary service periods.