"16.1 TENURED FACULTY: The University agrees that this contract shall be renewed annually, subject to the provisions of this paragraph. Reappointment is subject to the resignation of the Faculty Member, the established retirement policy of the University as set out in the Faculty Handbook, the continued ability of the Faculty Member to perform the duties of the Faculty Member, and the grounds for dismissal for adequate cause specified in the Faculty Handbook. In addition, reappointment is subject to provisions under which faculty may be placed on indefinite leave without pay if reduction in faculty becomes necessary under extraordinary circumstances because of demonstrated bona fide financial exigency, after reasonable notice, and in accordance with established policies and procedures which will be set out in the Faculty Handbook."

"24.2 AMENDMENT IN WRITING ONLY: Faculty Member and the University agree that this contract may be altered, amended or changed only by a written agreement between Faculty Member and the University."

"[2.3.]d. Contractual Conditions

"Contracts shall be issued to all academic personnel, full-time or part-time, by the appropriate University officer. These contracts shall specify academic rank and/or title, salary, tenure status (if appropriate), and duration for all academic appointments and the Tenure Decision Date (where appropriate). Any other conditions or limitations of employment also shall be given. The Provost shall issue annual contracts to all regular full-time faculty. Vice-presidents and deans shall issue contracts to all other faculty giving the title, salary, and terms of the appointment. No full-time or part-time academic employee is considered to have faculty status unless the President or appropriate vice-president or dean has signed a written contract for that employee."

"Whenever possible, contracts shall be issued and delivered to all continuing faculty by May 1. Faculty members shall sign and return their annual salary contracts to the Provost's Office no later than the start of the contract period (normally the beginning of the academic or fiscal year) if they agree to the terms of the contract."
 

According to the Governance Document (1997) of the School of Medicine, the Medical Faculty Assembly makes this Recommendation to the Dean, with a copy to the FEC:

The Medical Faculty Assembly recommends that the Dean:

1. Recommend to the Provost that the Provost issue contracts by November 1, 1997 to the regular full-time faculty of the University, including its School of Medicine, and

2. Recommend to the Provost that the Provost work with faculty to devise methods that will facilitate the issuance of future contracts by May 1 of each year.

3. Inform the Provost that the Faculty of the School of Medicine:
 

A. Reaffirms its commitment to Section 2.3.d of the 1987 Faculty Handbook.

B. Views the failure of the Provost to issue contracts to regular full-time faculty in a timely fashion to be a matter of grave concern.

 

(MFA Recommendation 1997-98-002 )