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Non-Reappointment for Untenured Faculty

“Non-reappointment” means that the College has decided not to renew a faculty appointment at the conclusion of the stated contract term. Non-reappointment is different from “Layoff” and “Dismissal for Cause.”

The decision not to renew an untenured faculty member’s appointment may be based on the evaluation of the individual faculty member’s performance as a teacher, scholar, and member of the academic community.

Some of the reasons for non-renewal may include but are not be limited to, the following:

  1. The faculty member changing academic specialties
  2. Changing needs in staffing in the faculty member’s department
  3. Budgetary constraints which make it impossible or imprudent to renew the appointment
  4. Lack of progress in meeting the College’s stated criteria for granting tenure

Decisions to recommend non-renewal may be made as outlined in the procedure for reappointment and promotion in the Appointment and Reappointment Policy section.

The decision not to renew an appointment is made by the President after receiving and considering the recommendation(s) of the VPAA and/or the P&T Committee.

The faculty member is entitled to appeal a decision according to the processes set forth in the Grievance and Due Process section.