Faculty Advancement Workshops

Faculty Advancement Workshops support tenure-track/tenured faculty and teaching faculty as they prepare for advancement to the next rank. This series provides an institutional overview of the processes, general expectations, and timelines, which complements the guidance faculty receive within their respective colleges and departments.

Research, clinical, and adjunct faculty should review the Faculty Handbook and consult with their department regarding appointment policies and development resources. 

Core Workshops for Academic Year 2025-26

Tenure & Promotion to Associate Professor
For tenure-track Assistant Professors
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
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Promotion to Full Professor
For tenured Associate Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
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Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor
For Assistant Teaching Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
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Promotion to Full Teaching Professor
For Associate Teaching Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2–3:30 PM
Location: ITE 456
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What to Expect

Workshops typically include:
  • A process overview (timelines, dossier materials, sequence of review, and common questions)
  • Perspectives from campus academic leadership (e.g., deans/associate deans, vice provost for faculty affairs)
  • A faculty panel featuring recently promoted/tenured faculty sharing practical insights
  • Time for live Q & A

Note: Workshops focus on the university-wide process and do not provide college- or department-specific advising. Faculty should consult their department chair and associate dean for faculty regarding local standards and expectations.

Slides and Recording

Slides will be shared via Box (UMBC login required) and posted on this page after each session. To support candid conversations, workshops are not recorded.

Slides Archive (2025):

Please contact Amy Heffler (aheffler@umbc.edu) or Walter Parrish (walterp1@umbc.edu)