Faculty Handbook
Faculty Handbook
The Towson University Faculty Handbook (PDF) presents important policies and procedures that faculty need to know. However, the Faculty Handbook does not amend, supplement, or constitute any part of the employment contract of any university employee. All provisions in the Faculty Handbook are subject to change at any time. Such changes will be made in accordance with all applicable established procedures. Please note, the Faculty Handbook is currently undergoing structural revisions to improve usability.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Towson University mission and strategic plan
- Chapter 2: The University System of Maryland (USM) and Towson University (TU) Governance structures
- Chapter 3: Appointment, Rank, and Tenure; and Workload Faculty:
- Chapter 4: Faculty Leave policies and procedures
- Chapter 5: Additional Faculty Benefits
- Chapter 6: Separation
- Chapter 7: Policies and procedures for the classroom
- Chapter 8: Additional faculty policies
- Chapter 9: Faculty development, grants, and sponsored research
- Chapter 10: Related university policies