Faculty Handbook Online

The Tulane Faculty Handbook is your guide to policies, benefits, and workplace practices. Click the links below to explore each section or download a PDF version of the Faculty Handbook. 

Last updated August 1, 2025. Please contact Kady Lamb in the Provost's Office with questions.
 

Faculty Handbook PDF

Chapter I: Mission Statement and Introduction

Chapter 2: Organization of the University

Chapter 3: Faculty Academic Practices and Policies

Chapter 4: Faculty Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure

Chapter 5: Integrity of the Academic Environment

Chapter 6: Faculty Grievances

Chapter 7: Faculty Conduct, Corrective Actions and Dismissals

Chapter 8: Policies on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

Chapter 9: Other Policies Pertaining to Research, 
Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Chapter 10: Non-Academic Leave of Absence

Chapter 11: Transitions from Full-Time Work

Chapter 12: Miscellaneous

Appendix

Amendment to the Tulane Senate By-Laws

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