8.1.5 When programmatic need exists, senior instructors may be granted multi-year contracts not to exceed three years.
8.1.7 The University will consider qualifications such as teaching experience, diversity, merit and length of service at the university when making hiring and renewal decisions. The effective recommendation for hiring non-tenure-track faculty lies with the department, and shall be conducted according to departmental policies and procedures, subject to approval of the dean and the Provost. Current non-tenure-track faculty shall not be denied reappointment for the sole purpose of hiring another non-tenure-track candidate at a lower salary.
8.2.2 Senior Instructor. An instructor with a minimum of five years’ experience at 0.5 FTE or more at the University with demonstrated excellence in teaching and performance of responsibilities outlined in the Letter of Offer, shall be appointed Senior Instructor following performance review and approval by the department, dean, and Provost.
8.3.1 Non-tenure-track faculty shall be evaluated by the department chair in a manner established by the departmental evaluation plan and on the basis of expectations and duties defined in the Letter of Offer. The evaluation will include student evaluations of all courses taught, except in unusual circumstances. . .
8.5.1 Senior Instructors with multi-year contracts shall be given notice of non-renewal by March 15 of the final year of the appointment. Failure to provide notice will result in a terminal one-year contract.
22.3.2 Instructors who advance to Senior Instructor shall have their base salary increased by 7%, effective September 16 following the advancement.
Many other sections of Section 8 of the CBA also affect Senior Instructors as non-tenure-track faculty members.