The assurance of compensation applies to that base academic salary which is agreed upon by the faculty member and the department chair, as defined in the annual contract. Tenure rests in the college of primary appointment only. General qualifications Tenure may be recommended for full-time faculty members appointed to the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. These qualifications are considered in the process of promotion in rank. The University separates issues associated with tenure from those related to promotion, recognizing that tenure involves criteria different from those defined for appointment and promotion.
Many factors contribute to academic maturity.
Some of these are professional judgement, wisdom, collegiality, citizenship in the academic community and the capacity to promote development of colleagues and students. The College places great value on teaching. Tenure is recommended when, in the opinion of the College, a level of mutual trust and responsibility has developed such that the ability of the College to meet its academic and societal mission, and the effectiveness of the faculty member in maximizing scholarly exchange and intellectual exploration are both enhanced by the relationship. Appointment to a status of tenure carries obligations both for the College of Health Professions and for the faculty member. The College has established a mechanism for regular review of all faculty with the intent of maximizing career development opportunities, including faculty holding tenured positions.