Promotion & Tenure
Note: all faculty participating in the 2026-27 P&T review process will utilize the Blackboard Ultra P&T Organizational shell (to be released by April 2026).
Request a new Bb Ultra P&T Organization Shell
Tenure and Promotion Process
Timeline for Tenure and Promotion 2026-27
Appendices
A. Promotion and Tenure Policy 5-19
B. Promotion and Tenure Procedures 5-19(D)
C. Worksheet for Initial Placement Into Instructor Rank (.docx)
D. Faculty Observation Report Forms
In-Person Faculty Observation Report (.docx)
Online Faculty Observation Report (.docx)
Live Online Faculty Observation Report (.docx)
E. Annual Faculty Performance Appraisal (.docx)
F. Writing Effective Appraisal Comments
G. Professional Development Report (.docx)
H. Committee Contributions Report (.docx)
I. Sample Tables of Contents (.docx)
J. Sample Letter of Intent to Apply (.docx)
K. Sample Letters of Recommendation (Positive and Negative) .docx
Promotion and Tenure Additional Resources
Annual Appraisal & Rubric Q&A Session Video from 4/10/26
Linking a File to an Item in Blackboard (Video)
Promotion and Tenure Workshop, 2025-26 (pptx)
Student Evaluation of Instruction
Tips for writing the Teaching Philosophy statement (pptx)
Promotion and Tenure Tidbits
For timely and up-to-date information, look for the P&T Tidbits emailed via Academic Affairs each semester
- P&T Quick Reference Guide for Chairpersons
- New Faculty Checklist
- Peer Review Teams
- Peer Review Teams needed
- Faculty Observations
- Professional Development and Committee Contributions Reports
- Annual Appraisals
- Portfolio Basics
- Draft Portfolios, Timeline, and Rubrics
- Annual Faculty Appraisal Form with Rubric – Writing Tips
Department
Contacts
Leslie Smith
Faculty Fellow for Promotion & Tenure
Dan Hare
Faculty Fellow for Promotion & Tenure
Felicia Smith
Faculty Fellow for Promotion & Tenure
Heather Johnston
P&T Process Committee Co-Chair