Non-renewal of temporary contracts

5.98 Tenure Track and Tenure (Continuous Contract)

Nonrenewal of Contracts and Termination of Appointment:

In the process of valuating performance and issuing temporary contracts, it may be necessary not to renew a temporary contract. During the trial period, nonrenewal of the contract may be without implication of criticism or specification of cause. Although no cause for termination need be given, department heads must consult with senior faculty of the department before any recommendation of nonrenewal is forwarded to the dean. Notification of the nonrenewal of short-term or non-continuous appointment is made in writing according to the following schedule:

(1) for faculty members in their first year of service at this university - 3 months or more before the end date of their contract;

(2) for faculty members in their second year of service at this university - 6 months or more before the end date of their contract;

(3) for faculty members who will have 3 or more years of service at this university at the time of nonrenewal - 1 year or more before the end date of their contract. (A Contract Status Form must be processed by the department head for the nonrenewal of a temporary contract prior to the deadlines established for notification. The employee should acknowledge receipt of such notification by dating, signing, and returning the Contract Status Form.