Faculty Grievance

Policy number: 
06.051
Policy description: 

Faculty members at the University of North Texas (UNT) have the right to present a grievance related to reappointment, tenure, promotion (RTP), or a term or condition of employment to an academic administrator as set out in this policy.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 06.051 Faculty Grievance.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Academic Affairs
Policy contact: 
Angie Cartwright
Asst. Vice Provost, Faculty Success
Faculty Success
940.891.6799
Angie.Cartwright@unt.edu
Applies to: 
Faculty
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Last updated: 

Date: 
11/14/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Clarifying updates were made regarding grievances in which the dean is a party. Re-affirmation of duties as a mandatory reporter were added to the policy as well as various editorial changes for improved readability.
Date: 
07/27/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Non-process/non-substantive revision 7/27/2023. Policy was updated to reflect UNT's adoption of "Professional Faculty" designation; replaces the outgoing "Non-Tenure Track Faculty" designation.
Date: 
06/09/2020
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
The policy was revised to clarify language concerning the presence of an advocate or attorney in the grievance process.
Date: 
07/09/2019
Action: 
New Policy
Comments: 
Policy was created to establish standard procedures for faculty grievance related to reappointment, tenure, promotion (RTP), or a term or condition of employment.