157.92 Resignation

157.92 Resignation

A. Background

Turnover in faculty may be advantageous for both the University and individual faculty members. Since the departure of a faculty member may cause disruption in the academic program and make adjustments necessary, it is desirable that the resignation of a faculty member conform to a clear standard of practice.

B. Policy

The faculty member who plans to resign should give adequate notice to the University.

C. Guidelines

1 A faculty members should give the department chair and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean written notice of his resignation at the end of an academic year not later than April 15 or thirty (30) days after receiving notification of the terms of his proposed continued appointment at Furman, whichever is later.

2. In those unusual circumstances in which the faculty member may consider another position later than the above dates, he should discuss the matter with the department chair or Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean before entering serious discussions with another institution or agency.

3. Resignation later than April 15 or thirty (30) days after notice of terms for continued employment at Furman should occur only when the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean has agreed in writing to waive this requirement.

4. A faculty member should leave his position during the academic year only after a temporary or permanent replacement has been secured and after receiving written approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

5. Negotiations with potential Furman faculty members who are members of the faculty of other schools should be concluded, so far as possible, after April 15 (See File 157.9.).

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