Faculty Handbook | Duke Department of Pediatrics

This edition of the Duke University Faculty Handbook contains policies and procedures pertinent to faculty at Duke University as of December 2019. Because of the range of subject matters and authority for them, these policies and procedures are subject to change at any time.

Revisions to the Faculty Handbook will be incorporated periodically. Duke faculty are responsible for checking this webpage to keep abreast of alterations and additions.

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The Faculty Handbook

Chapter 1: The University
Chapter 2: The University Faculty and Its Organization
C hapter 3: Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Chapter 4: Professional Affairs of the Faculty
Chapter 5: Duke University Research Policy Manual
Chapter 6: Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to Students
Appendix A: Governing Documents
Appendix B: Bylaws of the University Faculty
Appendix C: School Bylaws and Rules
Appendix D: Academic Tenure
Appendix E: Schools' Appointment, Promotion, Tenure, and Other Procedures
Appendix F: Faculty Ombuds and Faculty Hearing Committee
Appendix G: University Committees
Appendix H: Travel
Appendix I: Pickets, Protests, and Demonstrations
Appendix J: Duke Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, Related Misconduct Summary Guide
Appendix K: Steps in the Process of Approving New Academic Degrees and Changing the Name of a Unit
Appendix L: Policy on Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships Between Faculty and Students
Appendix M: Policies Related to Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Consulting
Appendix N: Master List of Acronyms
Revisions to the Faculty Handbook

Research Policy Manual