3.08 Equal Opportunity, and Discriminatory Harassment Policy - Faculty Handbook   

 

 

Abstract: 
This section of the Faculty Handbook describes the university-wide Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and the process to be followed when faculty is involved.

Effective Date: 08/15/2025

 

Review/Revised Date: 08/15/2025

 

Category: Faculty Affairs

 

Policy Owner: Faculty Senate

Policy Contact: Faculty Policy and Procedures Committee

 
   
 
 

3.8 Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Discriminatory Harassment

        The University of Alabama at Birmingham remains fully committed to equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, the prevention of unlawful harassment in employment, and providing an environment where everyone feels secure and welcome. UAB treats complaints of wrongful conduct seriously and investigates them promptly and thoroughly. Refer to the Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and the Title IX Policy. The Title IX policy has two associated procedures.
  1. Title IX Procedures for the Resolution of Sexual Harassment Complaints.
  2. Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sex Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment).
An individual who believes that they have experienced forms of discrimination on the basis of sex including sexual harassment should report the incident promptly to the Title IX Coordinator or other Responsible Reporting Official (see Title IX policy). For more information, see UAB Title IX website.

Faculty members should be familiar with the Policy Concerning Consensual Romantic Relationships.

UAB is committed to nondiscrimination and employment of qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and state and local laws and ordinances. UAB provides reasonable employment-related accommodations through the AWARE Program to qualified individuals with known disabilities. Academic-related accommodations are managed through Disability and Support Services and includes guidance for faculty rights and responsibilities.