Promotion & Tenure: A Brief Guide for Faculty
The promotion and tenure review process occurs on an annual cycle, with awards of promotion and tenure taking effect on June 1 of the year following application. Faculty are evaluated for promotion or tenure based on the criteria established by their career track.
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Contact Department Chair
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Prepare Packet/Case
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Department Review
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Dean’s Review
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Provost’s Review
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Review and Decision by UM Provost/President
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* Department & School/College recommendations are forwarded to the Vice Provost and Provost, who review and make the final decision on promotion and/or tenure. Faculty members are notified of the Provost's decision between the months of May and June each year. Approved promotion and/or tenure awards become effective on June 1st each year.
- Deadlines for Promotion, Tenure and Reappointments:
All major Promotion & Tenure Cases due 1st week of December
Award Date: June 1
(Academic Personnel Board & Board of Trustees reviews/votes
All Midpoint Reviews, Reappointments & other Promotions e.g. Senior Lecturer due 1st week of April
Award Date: June 1
(Do not need APB or BT review/votes)
- The Annual Promotion & Tenure Workshop:
Held in April each year. (Link coming soon). P&T Workshop hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs to explain and share information on the promotion and tenure process.
