Alabama § 16-5A-52
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-5A-52, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-5A-52.
A tenured faculty member may be dismissed at any time after being provided with legally required due process based on any of the following determinations:
(1) The faculty member has done any of the following:
a. Exhibited professional incompetence.
b. Failed to perform duties or meet professional responsibilities of the faculty member’s position, including, but not limited to, failure to perform as documented in a post-tenure review.
c. Failed to successfully complete any post-tenure review professional development program.
d. Engaged in behavior that adversely affects the public institution of higher education or the faculty member’s performance of duties or meeting of responsibilities.
e. Violated laws or committed policy violations deemed to be terminable offenses by the institution.
f. Been convicted of a crime affecting the fitness of the faculty member to engage in teaching, research, service, outreach, or administration.
g. Engaged in unprofessional conduct that adversely affects the institution or the faculty member’s performance of duties or meeting of responsibilities.
h. Falsified the faculty member’s academic credentials.
(2) There is actual financial exigency or the phasing out of the institution’s programs requiring elimination of the faculty member’s position.
(3) There is other good cause as defined in the institution’s policies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-5A-52
What does Code of Alabama § 16-5A-52 cover?
Section 16-5A-52 is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-5A-52?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 16-5A-52" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 16-5A-52 apply to my situation?
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