Promotion, Retention and Tenure

The earned terminal degree appropriate to the college, the department, and the assignment is required. This requirement may be waived in rare and very unusual circumstances based on documented, justified and approved faculty employment or performance.

Outstanding teaching is expected, as evidenced by long-term, regular, and recent evaluations by students, peers, or supervisors, or a combination thereof. Outstanding performance is defined by the individual college and department PRT documents which are approved by the UPRTC.Earned Terminal Degree

Outstanding performance in professional, scholarly, and/or creative work appropriate to the discipline or field is expected, as evidenced by long-term, regular, and recent publications in peer-reviewed vehicles of significant professional stature; inclusions in juried or reviewed presentations, shows, concerts, or recitals; or other outlets of significant professional stature. Outstanding performance is defined by the individual college and department PRT documents which are approved by the UPRTC.

Outstanding contributions in professional service activities are expected, as evidenced by long-term, regular, and recent contributions at the university, state, regional, or national level. Outstanding contributions are defined by the individual college and department PRT documents which are approved by the UPRTC.

Achievement is expected in all three areas (teaching, scholarship and service), but exceptional contributions in two areas may be considered to compensate for lesser contributions in a third. An applicant's department and college PRT documents may specify what the minimum achievements must be in each area.