Tenure

Policy Statement

This policy defines and details what Tenure is, as well as the procedures and criteria to be met to be awarded tenure.

Reason for Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide basic guidance to faculty at the University around the formal review process of tenure at Adelphi University.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Faculty

Policy

Refer to “Tenure” (page 27) in the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the Board of Trustees of Adelphi University and the Adelphi University Chapter, American Association of University Professors.

Definitions

This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Procedures

Procedures related to Tenure are outlined in Article XIII of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Forms

Materials related to tenure applications are available on the Faculty Intranet.

Related Information

Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the Board of Trustees of Adelphi University and the Adelphi University Chapter, American Association of University Professors September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2021.

Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: February 10, 2023
• Last Revised Date: November 10, 2020
• Policy Origination Date:Unknown

Who Approved This Policy

This policy is the result of collective bargaining negotiations and is approved by the University and the Union.