Appointment Promotion and Tenure

In this section, you will find information on the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure process for faculty at the Miller School of Medicine. It is presented in three parts: Understanding the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure guidelines for all faculty; preparing your dossier for the APT process; the cycles and timing of the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Process.

Keep up to date with the APT Process

For more information about the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) process, including helpful files, guidelines, and tips on preparing your dossier, visit the APT resource center. You'll find resources to guide you through each step, along with key details about timing and cycles.

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APT Process and Requirements

Understanding the process and requirements for promotion is a key to success. The information presented here will outline the expectations for faculty applying for promotion on all tracks. Included in this information is an overview of the Miller School Faculty Council Bylaws, and the timing of the promotion cycle. All junior faculty are encouraged to review and participate in the information sessions held by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development in the Fall of each year.

For planning purposes, it is important to understand the timing of the Appointments, Promotion and Tenure. The process and timelines is as follows:

Individual Faculty and Department

The cycle begins in mid-January, with notification to the department chairs that faculty requests for promotion will be due in the next month.

Deadlines	APT Process Item
Feb 15	Candidate request forms due in Medical Faculty Affairs
Mar 15	Candidate's supporting documents due in Medical Faculty Affairs
Jul 1	Department vote of Eligible Faculty & Chair Letter
Aug 31	Department documents due in Medical Faculty Affairs

Miller School of Medicine

During the period of September to November the Miller School of Medicine the Dean's Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee will review applicants' submissions.

Timeline	APT Process Item
Sep - Nov	MSOM APT Committee Review

University

During the period of January through May 31st, the APB Committee will review applicants' submissions.

Timeline	APT Process Item
Jan - Feb	University academic personnel board review
Feb - May	Provost, president, board of trustees approval
June 1: Effective date of promotion and/or award of tenure