College Faculty representation for tenure appeals

All colleges and universities have their own employment and tenure policies, which guide tenure-track faculty toward tenure. These policies outline the timeline for seeking tenure, and the requirements for obtaining tenure. Most often, the requirements for tenure fall into three  main categories: teaching, research, and service. Faculty members are evaluated pursuant to college or university rubrics designed to measure tenure applicants fairly, equally, and neutrally.

Unfortunately, faculty members can be and are denied tenure all over the country, and these tenure denials are sometimes in violation of college or university policy, and even worse, sometimes unlawful. Of course, colleges and universities enjoy pretty broad discretion in granting tenure, so winning a tenure denial appeal can be an uphill battle. Nonetheless, most college and university policies permit faculty members to have legal representation during the tenure denial appeal process. 

At Albeit Masters, we are experienced in tenure appeals, and can advise and represent you in your pursuit of fair consideration and reversal of a denial. This representation can include comprehensive records requests, utilization of favorable case law, and advocacy in appeal hearings. The deadline to appeal a tenure denial is often quick, so it is crucial for you to contact us as soon as possible to discuss the circumstances of the denial, and a path toward a successful appeal.