Academic Staff (TUCFA)

Academic Labour Relations

In This Section

Tenure and Promotion

Article 28 of the Collective Agreement outlines the process of application for Tenure, Promotion, Renewal and Transfer between streams.

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Academic Performance Assessment

Article 29 of the Collective Agreement outlines the process for academic performance assessment and Progression Through the Ranks (PTR) along with OAAs for Continuing, Limited Term, Contingent Term, Special Limited Term or Pre-Tenure Track academic staff. 

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Research and Scholarship Leave

Article 16 of the Collective Agreement outlines the regulations applicable to academic staff who qualify for Research and Scholarship Leaves. 

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Salary Anomalies

Article 15 of the Collective Agreement outlines the process to address an anomaly in an academic staff member's base rate salary that can be demonstrated to have been present at the time of hire.

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Emeritus

The granting of Emeritus status is strongly related to the cumulative record of annual assessments and performance evaluations conducted by Heads and Deans.

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Faculty Guidelines

Faculty Guidelines are created by Faculty Councils to ensure the distinctive aspects of various disciplines are addressed in the application of the General Faculties Council criteria for the appointment, promotion and tenure, and assessment of academic staff. 

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GFC Handbooks

July 2024 GFC Academic Staff Criteria & Processes Handbook

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July 2023 GFC Academic Staff Criteria & Processes Handbook

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June 2021 GFC Academic Staff Criteria & Processes Handbook

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April 2019 GFC Academic Staff Criteria & Processes Handbook

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Labour Relations Resources

Relevant Legislation

See legislation relevant to your employment at the university.

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Manager Resources (MaPS & AUPE)

Tools to find success in your role as a manager.

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TUCFA Designation Request

Learn more about the TUCFA Designation Request. 

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