3.27.1 Components of Promotion and Tenure Applications
Applications for promotion and/or tenure shall include the following elements in order:
- A cover letter from the candidate addressed to the department head. This cover letter shall include the purpose of the application (request for promotion and/or tenure), a list of how the candidate has met minimum eligibility requirements, percentage efforts for scholarship/research, service/extension, and/or teaching, and summaries of accomplishments in teaching, service, and scholarship/research (as necessary).
- The candidate’s curriculum vitae.
- At least four (4) letters of recommendation (two (2) from inside of the University but outside of the candidate’s department and two (2) from professional colleagues outside of the University).
- A copy of the candidate’s graduate transcripts.
- A copy of annual performance evaluations for the years under consideration.
- A copy of annual student evaluations for the years under consideration.
- Evidence of accomplishments in scholarship/research, service/extension, and/or teaching for the years under consideration.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026