Promotion & Tenure

University of Georgia policies on appointment, promotion and tenure are in the UGA Policy Library.

Annual Memos

• Spring 2025 Annual Evaluation and Post-tenure Review Deadlines and Reminders (Nov. 2024)
• Faculty Evaluation and Promotion and Tenure Updates and Clarifications (May 2024)
• Deadlines for Selected Faculty Promotions (Academic, Clinical, Academic Professional and Lecturer Ranks) and Tenure Recommendations (2024-2025)
• Deadlines for Promotion of Librarians, Public Service Faculty and Research Scientists (2024-2025)
• COVID-19 Impacts on Faculty Productivity for Promotion and Tenure
• Lecturer Guidelines Implementation

Dossier Submission Materials

• Electronic Dossier Checklist (Revised 02/16/24)
• Recommendation for Promotion and/or Tenure Form for Academic Rank Faculty (Revised 09/20/24)
• Recommendation for Promotion Form: Academic Professional, Librarian, Public Service, and Research Scientist Ranks (Revised 08/27/2024)
• Recommendation for Promotion Form: Lecturers (Revised 10/04/23)
• Recommendation for Promotion Form: Clinical Faculty (Revised 03/30/16)
• Example: Letter of Transmittal
• Example: Table of Contents (Revised 08/05/15)
• Template: Dean Cover Letter

Workshops

The Office of Faculty Affairs provides workshops on promotion and tenure. Information on upcoming sessions can be found on this webpage.