Chapter 5

Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Convertible Instructors

Descriptions: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Convertible Instructor

A. External Appointment to a Tenure-Track Position 

1. Process Steps
2. Dossier Checklist
3. Timetable

B. Internal Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

1. Process Steps
2. Dossier Checklist
3. Suggested Timelines for Review

Notes: 

• 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.

• All procedural questions regarding faculty hiring, reviews, promotions, and leaves should be directed to the appropriate associate dean, and the associate dean should receive a copy of all documentation regarding these procedures. For more detailed listings on whom to contact, please see the “FAS Contacts by Topic” table in Chapter 1.

• The Office for Faculty Affairs reserves the right to request additional information or recommend changes to the dossier at any time during the search or review process