Faculty Employment Contract

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Parties and Appointment

Employer Name:

Faculty Name:

Appointment Type: Tenure-Track Non-Tenure Track Adjunct Visiting

Appointment Percentage (FTE):    Term of Appointment: From to

Personal Information

Position and Duties

Job Title:    Department:

Reporting Manager:    Primary Work Location:

Compensation, Benefits, and Workload

Annual Base Salary: $    Pay Schedule:

Teaching Load (per academic year or term):

Employment History (most recent)

Education

References

Legal Terms and Conditions

Employment Status: The parties acknowledge that the nature of this appointment is set forth above. For appointments that are not tenure-track, employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party in accordance with the notice provisions below. For tenure-track appointments, termination prior to the completion of the stated term shall be permitted only for material breach, financial exigency, or other cause as defined in institutional policy.

Academic Freedom and Duties: Faculty shall be accorded academic freedom in teaching and research consistent with accepted academic standards. Faculty shall perform duties in accordance with the policies of the Employer and the expectations described in this Agreement.

Termination for Cause: The Employer may terminate this Agreement for cause, including but not limited to serious professional misconduct, proven dishonesty or willful failure to perform assigned duties after written notice and an opportunity to respond as provided by institutional policy.

Termination Without Cause: Except where the appointment is expressly non-at-will, termination without cause shall require at least days written notice or pay in lieu of notice as required by applicable institutional policy.

Intellectual Property: All inventions, works, or other intellectual property created within the scope of employment or through substantial use of Employer resources shall be subject to the Employer's intellectual property policy. Faculty shall disclose such works promptly and cooperate in any protection or commercialization activities.

Conflict of Interest and Outside Activities: Faculty must disclose outside professional activities that may conflict with duties to the Employer and obtain prior written approval where required by institutional policy.

Grievance and Due Process: Faculty retain rights to pursue grievances, appeals, and disciplinary procedures under institutional policies. This Agreement does not waive those rights except as expressly set forth herein.

Legal Disclosures and Authorizations

Equal Opportunity: The Employer is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics in employment decisions.

Background and Credential Verification: Faculty hereby authorize the Employer to contact prior employers, verify academic and professional credentials, and obtain background checks and references as necessary to confirm qualifications for appointment. Check to authorize:

Eligibility to Work: Employment is conditioned on proof of eligibility to work in the jurisdiction of employment. Faculty shall provide required documentation prior to the effective start date.

Applicant Certification and Agreement

I certify that all information provided in connection with this appointment is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that material misrepresentation or omission may be cause for rescission of the appointment or disciplinary action. I authorize the Employer to verify information and contact references and prior employers.

Special Conditions and Additional Terms

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