Definition of Tenure. Academic tenure defines the character of faculty appointment at Western Michigan University as continuous until resignation, retirement, termination for disability, dismissal for cause, or expiration of the recall period in the event of layoff; during which period the laid off faculty member has the rights provided in Article 25, Layoff and Recall.
Definition of Tenure. 22.2.1 Tenure signifies the right of a Faculty Member to a permanent appointment which may be terminated only through:
Definition of Tenure. Tenure means the appointment of an employee to a permanent position on the academic staff of the University. Such appointment shall continue subject only to the provisions of Article 15.15.
Definition of Tenure. Tenure is a relationship of continuing commitment between the University and the Employee benefiting both. Each tenured Employee shall have continuous employment at the University unless such Employee resigns, retires, is laid off pursuant to Article 15, or is terminated for adequate cause pursuant to Article 14.
Definition of Tenure. Tenure shall mean the right of a faculty member to hold his/her position and not to be removed therefrom except as set forth in the Agreement. All present faculty members who hold tenure shall continue in that status.
Definition of Tenure. Except for the grandfather provisions as provided for in this Article, tenure will be defined as the right of those holding earned rank to continue employment following successful completion of the tenure-track process. Upon awarding tenure the University must show cause to discipline or terminate the employment of the tenured bargaining unit member.
