Faculty Handbook – Faculty Tenure Policy

Preamble

University faculty must have academic freedom in teaching and research and freedom for extramural activities consistent with responsible citizenship. Academic freedom through permanent tenure is indispensable to the success of Texas Christian University in accomplishing its charter purposes and in fulfilling its obligation to society as a responsible institution of higher learning. Information is posted on individual college websites regarding criteria. The following principles, definitions and procedures shall constitute the tenure policy for the faculty of Texas Christian University.

Access the TCU Tenure Policy here.

The policy was transferred from the 2022 Faculty and Staff Handbook and then reviewed and approved by a special committee of the Faculty Senate in July 2023.