Reasons for Immediate Termination

For egregious behaviors, unethical violations, gross misconduct, and gross insubordination, faculty members may be immediately terminated, including those faculty members with initial contracts. The following list is not inclusive, but may include:

• Gross insubordination (failure to accept an assignment well within the purview of one’s expertise)
• Gross misconduct (includes unavailability to students either in the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting, and/or directing the students inappropriately to cause gross negligence with clients/patients)
• Drinking or taking drugs in the classroom or clinical setting which is visibly noticeable to others
• Inappropriate sexual conduct tantamount to sexual harassment with students or others
• Inappropriate or unacceptable behavior that demeans or subverts the integrity, philosophical or moral values of the University
• Any behavior, gross misconduct or malicious actions that disrupts or injures the well-being of the University