On the Coral Gables and RSMAES campuses tenure review is due in the sixth year (top in orange), while at the Miller School of Medicine tenure review is due in the eighth year (bottom in green). Following award of tenure, faculty who maintain productivity may apply for promotion to Professor, as described in the Faculty Manual. Tenure and promotion are governed by policies and procedures described in the Faculty Manual, documents held within your School/College, and your department’s tenure and promotion guidelines.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.
In accordance with the Faculty Manual, Section C5.5 ( c ) and Section C5.5 ( d ), a faculty member can request a tenure clock extension for the following reasons: Section C5.5 ( c ): Extraordinary Personal Hardship Untenured members of the REGULAR FACULTY may request an extension of the probationary period for reasons of extraordinary PERSONAL HARDSHIP. A written request for such an extension shall be filed with the chair no later than the fifth year of the probationary period. The request must be accompanied by a written statement by the faculty member giving a concise description of the nature and severity of the hardship. The request shall be forwarded through the chair and the dean to the Executive Vice President and Provost for final determination. Untenured members of the REGULAR FACULTY who have primary responsibility for CHILD CARE shall be entitled, upon request, to a one-year extension of their probationary period. A written request for such extension must be filed with the chair no later than the beginning of the fifth year of the probationary period. When there is a change in the faculty member's child care responsibilities during the fifth year, a request can be made during that year. The request should be accompanied by a written statement certifying that the faculty member has primary child care responsibility and giving a concise description of the nature and extent of these responsibilities. The request shall be forwarded through the chair and the dean to the Executive Vice President and Provost for final determination. A memorandum from the Chair and Dean of the primary department addressed to the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs supporting the tenure clock extension request, as well as a written communication from the faculty to the department requesting the extension and stating the reason for extension must be sent to the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@miami.edu.
Each semester the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs leads sessions for faculty on the advancement, promotion, and tenure process. *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.
Session Date
Session Time
Session Format
Registration Link
Monday, September 18, 2023
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Via Zoom
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm
In-person
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Via Zoom
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Via Zoom
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