5. Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Convertible Instructors

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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 5B, “Internal Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor” are effective as of July 1, 2023.

Section Contents:

Descriptions: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Convertible Instructor

A. External Appointment to a Tenure-Track Position

(1)  Search Flowchart
(2)  Steps: External Appointment to a Tenure-Track Position
(3)  Dossier Checklist: External Appointment to a Tenure-Track Position
(4)  Timetable: Conversion of Convertible Instructorships to Assistant Professorships 

B. Internal Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

(1)  Promotion Flowchart
(2)  Steps: Internal Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
(3)  Dossier Checklist: Promotion to Associate Professor
(4)  Suggested Timeline for Standard Academic-Year Appointments: Departmental Review of Tenure-Track Faculty for Promotion to Associate Professor
(5)  Suggested Timeline for Calendar-Year Appointments: Departmental Review of Tenure-Track Faculty for Promotion to Associate Professor

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.