Tenured Faculty Evaluation

As part of the retention, tenure, and promotion processes, tenured faculty (associate and full professors) are reviewed every five years. For associate professors wishing to be considered for promotion to full professor, please see the performance review section below. The periodic review for tenured faculty is intended to provide ongoing feedback on their educational performance, professional achievements, and contributions to the university. The periodic review takes place at about the start of the third week of the spring term. It is reviewed by the department/division/school peers and chairs and the college dean. The file for the periodic review for tenured faculty does not require evidence for each of the accomplishments to be uploaded for consideration.

For associate professors who are ready to submit a file for consideration for promotion to full professor, a performance review (complete with evidence) is required. Performance reviews for consideration for promotion to full professor are typically conducted five years after tenure and promotion to associate professor. If an associate professor does not wish to be considered at year five, they would submit a periodic review. The associate professor could opt to submit a file the following year or years after that. It is incumbent upon the faculty to notify the dean’s office when they would like to submit their file. Performance reviews are typically scheduled during mid-fall term. The performance review file is reviewed by the department/division/school peers and chairs, college committee, college dean, and the provost.