Handbook of Operating Procedures > Series 300 Faculty and Academic Policies > 3.1.11 Termination of Employment of a Faculty Member

3.1.11 Termination of Employment of a Faculty Member

 A. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe the reasons and procedures for termination of tenured and non-tenured faculty, in compliance with Regents’ Rule 31008: Termination of a Faculty Member and UTS 198: Termination of a Faculty Member.

B. Persons Affected

This Policy provides for the termination for good cause or for summary dismissal of a (1) tenured faculty member; (2) term-tenured faculty member during the term of appointment; or (3) non-tenured faculty member during the term of appointment.

C. Definitions

1. Faculty member: See HOP 1.05: Definitions of Terms
2. Tenure: See HOP 1.05 Definitions of Terms

D. Policy

1. Reason for Termination. Termination of the employment of a faculty member who has been granted tenure and of all other faculty members before the expiration of the stated period of appointment, except as otherwise provided in Regents' Rule 31007, Section 5, and Texas Education Code, Section 51.943, or by resignation or retirement, will be only for good cause shown.
2. Procedures. The procedures to be followed regarding the Termination of Employment of a Faculty Member are provided in Regents’ Rules, Series 31008.

E.  Reference Sources and Authority

• Texas Education Code, Section 3, Section 51.943: Renewal of Faculty Employment Contracts
• UTS 198: Termination of a Faculty Member
• Regents’ Rule 31007: Tenure
• Regents' Rule 31008: Termination of a Faculty Member

F. Review Responsibilities and Dates

The Division Head for this Policy is the Provost, and this Policy shall be reviewed every three (3) years or sooner, if necessary, by the Division Head, in consultation with the Faculty Senate.