NTTF appointments may be terminated for adequate cause (as defined in Section 3.12 of this handbook) prior to the expiration of the stipulated appointment term. Procedures applicable to termination of a NTTF appointment are determined by the type of “Adequate Cause” on which the termination is based.
- For termination based on inadequate performance (Section 3.11.8.1-C.1), procedures are described in this section (below).
- For termination based on Misconduct (Section 3.11.8.1.-C.2), procedures are the same as the procedure for tenured and tenure-track appointments, described fully in Section 3.12.2. above.
In the event that a department head recommends to the dean and provost that a non-tenure-track faculty member be terminated for “Adequate Cause” related to “inadequate performance” under Section 3.11.8.1-C.1 above, the department head and dean shall meet with the faculty member to present the reasons for the recommended termination and to permit the faculty member to respond. If, after this meeting, the dean concludes that adequate cause for the termination exists, he or she shall recommend termination to the provost. If the provost agrees with the termination decision, he or she shall inform the faculty member in writing.
A non-tenure-track faculty member whose appointment has been terminated for adequate cause (whether based on inadequate performance or misconduct) shall be notified of the right to a post-termination hearing under the Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act as described in Sections 3.12.1.7-B and 3.12.2.4-B of this handbook.
In the event of Extraordinary Circumstances (as defined in BT0006 § H.1.b. and in this handbook at Section 3.11.8.1-B), a non-tenure-track appointment may be terminated under the same circumstances, and following the same procedures, that are applicable to tenure-track faculty.
The university may, at any time, with or without notice, terminate the appointment of a non-tenure-track faculty member without cause upon payment of the remaining salary due during the appointment.