EHRA Faculty Employment Policies & Procedures

Below are summaries of the policies, rules, and regulations that apply to EHRA Faculty employees regarding employment at ECU. Click on the policy title to read full policy information on each subject matter.

Notice of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy

An ECU policy on equality of opportunity which prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following protected classes: race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status.

EEO Hiring Practices and Procedures

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina, to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, ECU reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. ECU is committed to equality of opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected class.

ECU’s EEO Plan provides detailed information regarding our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Criminal Background Policy for Faculty

An ECU policy developed to help provide a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff and faculty. Procedures have been developed through which a criminal background report will be acquired for a) final candidates for all faculty appointments or b) the Chancellor, Provost, or appropriate Vice Chancellor may require annual criminal background checks of faculty members in sensitive positions.

Summary of Rights under the FCRA

Employment of Related Persons (Anti-Nepotism) Policy

An ECU policy which serves to uphold the University’s high standards of professional and ethical conduct, specifically with respect to employee interpersonal relationships. The intent of this policy is to provide assurance that all employees are able to work in an environment where they can be objectively supervised and evaluated.

This policy defines the types of employee interpersonal relationships that by their very existence create an inherent conflict of interest that affects an employee’s ability to be objectively supervised or evaluated. This policy also proscribes specified conduct with respect to employee interpersonal relationships and provides for disciplinary action for violations of this policy.

Based on this policy, the University is required to evaluate situations in which two (2) or more individuals who are involved in a familial or amorous relationship may concurrently work at the University.