D. Tenure
The Board of Trustees of Rochester University seeks to provide faculty members with the security that will enable them to devote their talents to the cause of Christian education, without the fear that some capricious action will result in their dismissal. The purpose of tenure is to recognize exemplary faculty members who have demonstrated commitment to the institution and does not guarantee future employment in the event of financial problems that require a reduction of faculty or course offerings. The Board expressly retains complete and final authority to determine the nature of Rochester University, the policies and standards to be maintained, the work to be offered, and/or the personnel to be required.
Faculty, for purposes of tenure, shall be defined as teaching personnel with full-time instructional and/or librarian contracts.
Tenure is a privilege earned through service at Rochester University and is not transferable from another institution.
To be eligible for tenure, faculty members must
- Hold the terminal degree in their field from a regionally accredited institution. Exceptions will be considered based on widely recognized exemplary service to the university, through a peer review and committee recommendation.
- Have served on the faculty at Rochester University for a period of at least seven years in a full-time capacity at the level of Instructor or higher.
- Be a full-time faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor or higher.
- Have distinguished themselves in the classroom and/or library as demonstrated by annual evaluations by students and/or supervisors.
- Adhere to principles of Christian faith and practice.
- Have proven themselves valuable to Rochester University through their work in such areas as committees, advising, recruiting, scholarship, and public relations, in addition to their teaching and/or work as a librarian.