Internal Selections for Regular Faculty Clause Samples

The "Internal Selections for Regular Faculty" clause outlines the procedures and criteria for selecting current employees for regular faculty positions within an institution. Typically, this clause details the eligibility requirements, application process, and evaluation methods used to assess internal candidates, such as performance reviews or interviews. Its core function is to ensure a fair and transparent process for promoting or transferring existing staff into faculty roles, thereby supporting internal career advancement and maintaining institutional consistency.
Internal Selections for Regular Faculty from Contract Faculty (i) The Selection Committee shall interview those contract faculty who apply, have two (2) years of FTE Service, and have been evaluated as satisfactory during their second year of FTE service in the Department/Discipline/Program. Where a faculty member has more than three (3) years of FTE Service his/her most recent evaluation must be satisfactory. (ii) The Selection Committee shall assess the candidates to ensure they meet the qualifications and criteria established by the Selection Committee for a regular position. (iii) Where the Selection Committee determines that a candidate meets the qualifications and criteria for a regular position, he/she (iv) An applicant who does not meet the qualifications and criteria for a regular ongoing position, but has two (2) years of FTE service, may be considered by the Selection Committee. Where the Selection Committee determines that he/she can be reasonably expected to meet the qualifications and criteria during the first year of the regular appointment, he/she shall be recommended and appointed to a position provided he/she is qualified for the courses he/she is required to teach. In these cases the letter of appointment shall specify the criteria and/or qualifications that must be met. (v) Where there are two or more qualified faculty with regular status, the position shall be awarded to the faculty member with the greatest FTE service.