In these cases the review year is the number of years of service at UW plus the number of years of credit. Sabbatical Leave Sabbatical leave may be granted to any tenured member of the faculty for the purposes of increasing professional competence and usefulness to the University. A minimum of six years service at the University must precede each period of sabbatical leave, although no right accrues automatically through lapse of time. A faculty member who fails to return to the University after a sabbatical leave must repay the amount of compensation received from the University during the sabbatical. A short-term appointment without rights to tenure or extended term.
Most temporary appointments are for one semester or one academic year.
Tenure-Track Appointment Indicates a probationary faculty appointment prior to the award of tenure. Tenure-track positions generally require six years to tenure, but fewer years may be required based upon level of previous experience and accomplishments. Typically the highest earned degree in a field of study. Most visiting appointments are for one year.