Conservatory of Music
ARTICLE VII:
SELECTION, RETENTION, PROMOTION AND/OR
TENURE OF FACULTY MEMBERS
Updated 3-1-06
A.
Selection:
1. The Dean shall inform the Chair of the appropriate divisions whenever a new
faculty member is being sought. (see Article II., B., 4)
2. Upon notification that a new faculty member is being sought in his/her
division, the appropriate Division Chair shall meet with the members of his/her
division and those of any supporting divisions to draw up criteria for the hiring of
the new faculty member.
3. The above-mentioned faculty shall then participate in the selection of the new
faculty member, as provided for in Section 300.020 E.3.c. of the University of
Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations.
B.
Retention:
1. The Promotion and Tenure Committee as provided for in Article IV., C., shall
review the work of all the Conservatory faculty annually and shall use the
procedures and materials that are a part of the Conservatory's Faculty Evaluation
Program in so doing.
2. The results of this review process, along with recommendations concerning
retention, promotion and/or tenure, shall be forwarded by the Promotion and
Tenure Committee to the Dean.
3. If it is determined by the Dean that a faculty member is to be considered for a
terminal contract, he/she then shall notify the individual and inform him/her of
his/her right to rebuttal within 14 days of said notification.