2026-27 Promotion & Tenure

About the Review

The promotion and tenure process provides a thorough and objective review of the substance and merits of each faculty member’s case following customary methods. The review must be sufficient in its depth and character to support action in the best interests of the University, whatever the decision reached. To accomplish this, the evaluation process comprises an independent review at multiple levels. The recommendations at each level reflect the professional judgment of each of those involved, with the president making the final recommendation.

General Guidelines

Below are the pair of separate General Guidelines for Promotion Review in AY2026-27 with one set of Guidelines for Tenured/Tenure-Track faculty and one for Professional-Track faculty:

• Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty General Guidelines

• Professional-Track Faculty General Guidelines

University-Wide Templates and Related Documents

Below are templates and resources referenced in the Promotion Guidelines:

• Dossier Checklist – Tenured/Tenure-Track

• Dossier Checklist – Professional-Track

• Chart of Recommended Actions

• Summary of Reviewers

• List of Five Significant Works

• Promotion Candidate File Check Form

• Main Dossier Updates List – Tenured/Tenure-Track

• Main Dossier Updates List – Professional-Track

• Summary of Selectivity of Publication/Performance Venues

• Peer Teaching Observation Guidelines

• List of Peer Teaching Observers

• Professional-Track Faculty Reviewer Modification Request Directions

• Exception Request for Professional-Track Joint Appointment Review Structure

• Impact of Professional Disruptions Statement

• Instructions for Summary of External Research Grants

• Request for Procedural Concerns Review Process