Common use of Application for Promotion Clause in Contracts

Application for Promotion. Normally, to be eligible to apply for promotion, a faculty member must have served a minimum number of consecutive years in a lower rank: Assistant Professor- at least four years as an Instructor. Associate Professor- at least five years as an Assistant Professor Professor- at least five years as an Associate Professor. University Professor- see Section XIII. Provided, individual faculty members may negotiate a different timeline in their initial employment contract. It is the responsibility of the faculty member, after consultation with the Chair or Director, to make application for promotion.

Application for Promotion. Normally, to be eligible to apply for promotion, a faculty member must have served a minimum number of consecutive years in a lower rank: Assistant •Assistant Professor- at least four years as an Instructor. Associate •Associate Professor- at least five years as an Assistant Professor Professor- •Professor- at least five years as an Associate Professor. University •University Professor- see Section XIII. Provided, individual faculty members may negotiate a different timeline in their initial employment contract. It is the responsibility of the faculty member, after consultation with the Chair or Director, to make application for promotion.