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, a faculty member can request an extension of their probationary period (tenure clock) for eligible reasons.
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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