4. Tenured Professors

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

Note:  The processes noted in Chapter 4A, “Internal Promotion to Tenured Professor from a Tenure-Track Position” are effective as of July 1, 2023.

Section Contents:

Description: Tenured Professor

A. Internal Promotion to Tenured Professor from a Tenure-Track Position

(1)  Promotion Flowchart
(2)  Steps: Internal Promotion to Tenured Professor from a Tenure-Track Position
(3)  Dossier Checklist: Internal Promotion to Tenured Professor from a Tenure-Track Position
(4)  Dossier Sample
(5)  Dossier Instructions
(6)  Suggested Timeline for Standard Academic-Year Appointments: Departmental Review  of Tenure-Track Faculty for Promotion to Tenured Professor
(7)  Suggested Timeline for Calendar-Year Appointments: Departmental Review of Tenure-Track Faculty for Promotion to Tenured Professor 

B. External Appointment to Tenured Professor 

(1)  Search Flowchart
(2)  Steps: External Appointment to Tenured Professor
(3)  Dossier Checklist: External Appointment to Tenured Professor
(4)  Dossier Sample
(5)  Dossier Instructions

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 “Additional Contact Information” table in Chapter 1.

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.