Above is a typical overview of the tenure clock for an Assistant Professor faculty member on the Coral Gables and Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (top) and Miller School of Medicine (bottom). For example, please review the Promotion and Tenure Guidebook provided below. Please keep in mind that University and applicable School/College standards must be adhered to. For additional information on the appointment, promotion, and tenure process at the Miller School of Medicine, medical faculty should visit the Miller School of Medicine Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Office website.Tenure Clock Overview
Above is a general overview of the promotion and tenure process. Please note that the University and applicable School/College standards must be adhered to. Promotion and Tenure Process Overview
The promotion and tenure review process occurs on an annual cycle, with awards of promotion and tenure taking effect on June 1st of the year following application. Faculty are evaluated for promotion or tenure based on the criteria established by their career track. All promotion and tenure cases are due during the 1st week of December. All midpoint reviews and reappointments are due during the 1st week of April. Department and School/College recommendations are forwarded to the Vice Provost and Provost, who review and make the final decision on promotion and/or tenure. Faculty members are notified of the Provost's decision between the months of May and June each year. Approved promotion and/or tenure awards become effective on June 1st each year.
Each semester the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs leads sessions for faculty on the promotion and tenure process. Details forthcoming on future Promotion & Tenure sessions. *The Miller School of Medicine Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Office also offers regular appointment, promotion, and tenure sessions for medical faculty. Please click here to view upcoming sessions for medical faculty and to register.