Faculty Handbook – Promotion, Tenure and Emeritus Policy

Applicability

This policy is applicable to personnel holding full-time academic-year appointments
regardless of rank. Adjunct and part-time faculty and faculty who are employed for
special projects with specified time limits are not covered by this policy.

Policy Statement and Purpose

University faculty must have academic freedom in teaching and research and freedom
for extramural activities consistent with responsible citizenship. Academic freedom,
including 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. All permanent
tenure designations granted prior to the effective date of this document shall be
honored. The following principles, definitions and procedure

Click here to access the TCU Promotion, Tenure and Emeritus Policy.

This policy (formerly the Tenure Policy) was revised by a special committee and vetted by the Faculty Senate, Deans, Chairs and all faculty, It was approved by the President’s Cabinet on May 2, 2024.