Welcome

Welcome to the website for the FAS Appointment and Promotion Handbook. Please use the chapter list to navigate through the Handbook. For best results when printing pages from this site, please open the website in Google Chrome.

Note: For the specific purposes of this document and its associated procedures, except as otherwise noted, “divisional dean” also refers to the John A. Paulson Dean of SEAS, and “department chairs” to SEAS area chairs. Although SEAS faculty members follow the same policies, some procedures may vary. Therefore, members of SEAS should also consult SEAS-specific documents.

Note: All procedural questions regarding faculty hiring, reviews, promotions, and leaves should be directed to the appropriate assistant dean, and the assistant dean should receive a copy of all documentation regarding these procedures. For more detailed listings on whom to contact, please see the table in Chapter 1, "Contact Information."

Note: The AY 2023-2024 FAS Appointment and Promotion Handbook, effective July 1, 2023, is now online.

Note: As policies and procedures continue to evolve due to COVID-19, please check with your divisional/SEAS office as necessary to ensure you are following the most current guidance provided by the leadership at the FAS.