The University of Manitoba values excellence and commitment in teaching, research and service.  Faculty members whose contributions reflect excellence in these fields may be considered for promotion and tenure. 

The offices of the Dean's/Director's are responsible for faculty matters, including consideration of promotion and tenure.  Please refer to your Faculty/School directly, as well as the resources below, for more information on promotion and tenure applications and procedures.

Resources:
Faculties/Schools
Governing Documents
UMFA Collective Agreement
Vice-President (Academic) Promotion and Tenure Forms

For further information on leave applications and procedures, please contact your Faculty/School directly.

Research/Study Leaves
Research/Study leaves allow faculty members to improve themselves academically and to engage in research to foster their effectiveness as scholars and teachers.  Please refer to the current UMFA Collective Agreement for information regarding principles, types of research/study leaves, eligibility to apply, obligations and remuneration. 

Administrative Leaves
Similar to research/study leave, the University supports the provision of administrative leave for academic staff in administrative positions to foster professional development, allow academic administrators to improve themselves academically and to engage in research. As an outcome, the University intends administrative leaves to foster their effectiveness as teachers, scholars and administrators.  Please refer to Policy: Administrative Leaves for Academic Administrators for information on eligibility for administrative leave.

Resources:
Faculties/Schools
Governing Documents
UMFA Collective Agreement
Vice-President (Academic) Leave Forms

The Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD) is Canada's leading institution dedicated to scholarship and the professional development of faculty and administration in post-secondary education. Offering regional and national courses, programs, seminars and workshops, the activities of CHERD are carried out by a core of academic and support staff and a larger network of academic leaders in higher education from the University of Manitoba and across North America.

You can learn more about CHERD and its professional development opportunities by exploring their website.