9.40 – Tenure Track Faculty – Pre-Tenure Period

The pre-tenure period, renewed by contract one year at a time, (sometimes also referred to as the probationary, trial, or provisional period) for personnel with or without previous experience agreed upon from other institutions of higher education will ordinarily not exceed six years.  At the discretion of the administration, the pre-tenure  period may be shortened.  Thereafter, there shall be a presumption of regular employment and the requirements of just cause and due process for any dismissal from service.