Sections
The University of Oregon Faculty Handbook is a compendium of issues relating to working conditions for faculty with appropriate resources and links to relevant information. The Faculty Handbook does not, itself, constitute university policy, and its contents are not grievable. Instead, it is meant to serve as a resource for the benefit of all university employees and for ease of reference.
This handbook provides resources and information for all University of Oregon faculty. However, some sections of the handbook refer to policies and procedures that apply differently to faculty members who are represented by United Academics and to faculty members who are not represented. If faculty members are unsure whether they are represented or unrepresented, they should consult with their department head, director, or dean. More information about bargaining unit status can be found on the Human Resources website.
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institutional overview
Brief History of the University
Mission Statement
Accreditation
Board of Trustees
Office of the President
Office of the Provost
University Senate
Academic appointments & Ranks
Academic Classifications and Ranks
Assignment of Professional Responsibilities
- In accordance with the CBA, each unit has individually approved procedures and criteria. Please see Department & Unit Policies for policies specific to your unit. If your unit does not yet have an approved policy, please refer to existing department policy and practice.
- [CBA Article 17. Assignment of Professional Responsibilities]
Appointments
- Faculty Hiring
- Appointments and Contracts
- Appointments for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 17. Notices of Appointment]
Summer Term Appointments
- Summer Term Teaching Appointment Guidelines
- The following is a link to CBA Article 18 that describes how summer term policies will be developed. Until fully developed, please refer to existing department policy and practice. [CBA Article 18]
Promotion, Tenure & Evaluation
Promotion, Tenure and Evaluation for TTF
- TTF Promotion and Tenure Overview
- Preparing Promotion and Tenure Files for TTF
- TTF Evaluation
- In accordance with the CBA, each unit has individually approved procedures and criteria. Please see Department & Unit Policies for policies specific to your unit. If your unit does not yet have an approved policy, please refer to existing department policy and practice.
- [CBA Article 20. Tenure Review and Promotion]
Promotion and Evaluation for Career Faculty
- Career Faculty Promotion Overview
- Preparing Promotion Files for Career Faculty
- Career Faculty Evaluation
- In accordance with the CBA, each unit has individually approved procedures and criteria. Please see Department & Unit Policies for policies specific to your unit. If your unit does not yet have an approved policy, please refer to existing department policy and practice.
- [CBA Article 19. Career Faculty Review and Promotion]
Benefits & leaves
Benefits
- Health Benefit Programs
- Summary of Services Available to Faculty
- Tuition Benefits
- [CBA Article 27. Health Insurance Benefits], [CBA Article 28. Miscellaneous Benefits]
Leaves
- Leave Policies for Unrepresented Faculty
- Leave Policies for Represented Faculty (Sick, Parental, Vacation, Jury Duty, Sabbatical)
- [CBA Article 32. Leaves], [CBA Article 33. Sabbatical], [CBA Article 35. Jury Duty]
Separating from the university
Resignation
Retirement
- Retirement Classification [CBA Article 15.2(j)]
- Faculty Retirement Options
- Tenure Reduction Program
- Rights and Privileges of Emeritus Faculty [UO Policy No. 02.01.10]
- Retirement Benefits
- Represented Faculty Salary Increase in Lieu of 6% Pick Up [CBA Article 29]
- [CBA Article 29, Retirement Benefits], [CBA Article 30.Benefits for Eligible Retired Bargaining Unit Faculty], [CBA Article 31. Tenure Reduction Program]
Non-renewals for Represented Faculty
Grievances & Appeals
Grievances and Appeals
Grievance Terms and Procedure for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 22]
Review Decision Appeals [for Represented Faculty] [CBA Article 21]
Grievance Procedures for Unrepresented Faculty
Faculty Rights, responsibilities & Resources
Academic Freedom and Free Speech
- Academic Freedom [UO Policy No. 01.00.19]
- Freedom of Inquiry and Free Speech [UO Policy No. 01.00.16]
- Academic Freedom, Free Speech, and Faculty Responsibilities for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 5]
Conflict of Interest Policies
- Conflict of Interest, Potential [UO Policy No. 09.00.05]
- Financial Conflict of Interest Policy [UO Policy No. 09.00.04]
Discipline for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 24]
Ethics & Community Standards
- Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance
- Title IX
- Community Standards Affirmation Policy [UO Policy No. 01.00.10]
- Ethics & Professional Responsibility for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 37]
Intellectual Property
- Best Practices for Copyright
- Course Materials as Intellectual Property
- Innovation Partnership Services
Personnel Files
- Faculty Promotion and Tenure Files Access to Information in the Closed Portion [UO Policy No. 02.01.16]
- Personnel Files for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 8]
Professional Development
- In accordance with the CBA, each unit has individually approved procedures and criteria. Please see Department & Unit Policies for policies specific to your unit. If your unit does not yet have an approved policy, please refer to existing department policy and practice.
- Professional Development Training and Policy [UO Policy No. 03.08.01]
- Recognition
- Workshops
- Sabbatical
- [CBA Article 33. Sabbatical], [CBA Article 36, Professional Development]
Research Support
- The Office for Research and Innovation
- Research Development Services
- Sponsored Projects Services
- Research Compliance Services
- Innovation Partnership Services
Teaching and Learning Support
- Classroom Resources
- Facilities and Support for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 12]
- Teaching Resources
- New and Revised Programs
- New and Revised Courses
- Assessment of Curriculum
- Graduate School: Guidelines for Good Practice in Graduate Education
Termination
General university Policies & resources
Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Policies
- Discrimination Complaint and Response
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
- Faculty/Student Relationships
- Sexual Violence & Mandatory Reporting
- Non-Discrimination Policy for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 14]
Background Check Policies
- Criminal, Credit, and Related Background Checks
- Criminal Records Checks for Represented Faculty Members [CBA Article 38]
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policies
- Drug-Free Workplace [UO Policy No. 03.04.03]
- Drug & Alcohol Testing for Represented Faculty Members [CBA Article 39]
Faculty Awards conferred by the Office of the Provost
Health & Safety Information
- Emergencies
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
- Health and Safety Information for Represented Faculty [CBA Article 13]
Information Security & Technology Policies
Parking & Transportation
Policy Resources & regulatory Requirements
UA Collective Bargaining Agreement
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)