The School of Arts and Sciences & The School of Engineering Faculty Handbook

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

Tufts Faculty Handbook for Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Revised and posted online August 2005

Disclaimer: The information contained in this document addresses policy and procedures for Full-time Faculty. While the document is subject to change, it is intended to be accurate and helpful, but should not be considered exhaustive.

Index

Chapter 1: Organization and General Policies
Divisions and Faculties of the University
Board of Trustees
Faculty Governance in Arts and Sciences
Policy on Non-discrimination
Policy on Affirmative Action
Policy on Sexual Harassment
Policy on Consensual Relationships

Chapter 2: Faculty Appointments
Academic Ranks and Titles
Full-Time Faculty Status
Recruitment and Appointment Procedures
Faculty Contracts
Reviews and Contract Renewals for Tenure Track Faculty
Reviews and Contract Renewals for Term Contract Faculty
Policy on Appointment of Family Members
Separation from the University

Chapter 3: Faculty Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities
Advising Responsibilities
Annual Update
Commencement
Faculty Office Hours
Outside Professional Activities

Chapter 4: Tenure and Promotion
Board of Trustee Policy on Tenure & Promotion
Faculty Committee on Tenure and Promotion
Statement #1
Statement #11
Statement #12
Candidates and Chairs: Tenure and Promotion packets

Chapter 5: Appeals and Grievances
Informal Grievance Procedure
Formal Grievance Procedure
Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure

Chapter 6: Academic Freedom
Statement of the Board of Trustees on Academic Freedom
Statement of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Misconduct in Scientific Research and Scholarship
Political Activity

Chapter 7: Faculty Development
Academic Leaves of Absence
Sabbatical Leaves
Unpaid Academic Leaves of Absence
Professional Travel
Faculty Tuition Remission
Teaching and Research Awards
Additional Sources of Research Support

Chapter 8: Research Administration
Classified Research
Property Acquired Under Research Contracts and Grants
Research, Health, and Safety
Guidelines on Rights to Intellectual Property
Consultant Services
Research Administration Procedures

Chapter 9: Compensation Policies and Benefits
Supplemental Salary Compensation for Full-Time Faculty
Policy for Visiting Summer School Faculty
Salary Continuation and Benefits After Death of a Faculty Member
Fringe Benefits
Tuition Remission and Grant-in-Aid
Maternity Leave
Personal Leave Without Pay
Jury Duty
Vacation

Chapter 10: Administrative Procedures and Services
Budget Cycle
Human Resources
Communications and Public Relations Office

Appendix
Board of Trustee Policy
Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Retirement

Bylaws
The Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering
The Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Jackson College
The School of Engineering
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The College of Special Studies

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