If Churchill gets fired for cause that includes academic fraud he will not ever be hired by any reputable college or university anywhere in America. Plagairism and stealing another's artwork crosses the line even for those arguing freedom of speech and/or academic freedom. Ward Churchill doesn't meet any known minumum standard for becoming a tenured professor. No one will want this albatross, IMHO.
True.. If he gets canned for academic fraud he may not get hired by any state supported University.. But.. if they just buy him out..... he'd be "free agent" in left wing academia
I have taught on the university level for 23 years. You are correct. Universities will typically not knowingly hire controversy (yes, there have been exceptions). Usually, however, their desire to avoid guaranteed future trouble somewhat outweighs their love of leftism.