Required Documentation for Appointment/Promotion at all Active Ranks
Documentation must be submitted as a full and complete packet to Faculty Council for review.
All packets are reviewed and approved by Faculty Council, Dean and Provost Packets for senior appointments and promotions are first reviewed and approved by COSFAP and then by Faculty Council
Three Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation (external reviewers)
Candidate provides department chairperson with name and titles/degrees of suggested individuals to write letters of evaluation for the candidate, their expertise, and the nature of the association with candidate
Minimum of three letters required (additional letters may be used to support the application but are not necessary)
Letters of evaluation are those from individuals outside the institution
Letters should be from individuals at or above the candidate’s requested rank
At least one letter of evaluation should be from an individual who has not worked directly or published with the candidate
Three Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation (external reviewers)
Candidate provides department chairperson with name and titles/degrees of suggested individuals to write letters of evaluation for the candidate, their expertise, and the nature of the association with candidate
Minimum of three letters required (additional letters may be used to support the application but are not necessary)
Letters of evaluation are those from individuals outside the institution
Letters should be from individuals at or above the candidate’s requested rank
At least one letter of evaluation should be from an individual who has not worked directly or published with the candidate