Faculty Promotion Workshops

Faculty Promotion 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. 

Promotion Resources

Faculty preparing for tenure and/or promotion may use the UMBC Faculty CV Template as a guide for formatting and presenting their academic and professional accomplishments.

Core Workshops for Academic Year 2026-27

Tenure-line Faculty:

Tenure & Promotion to Associate Professor
For tenure-track Assistant Professors
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2027, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
2026 Workshop Slides (UMBC login required)

Promotion to Professor
For tenured Associate Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2027, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
2026 Workshop Slides (UMBC login required)

Teaching Faculty:

Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor
For Assistant Teaching Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2027, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
2026 Workshop Slides(UMBC login required)

Promotion to Teaching Professor
For Associate Teaching Professors
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 2–3:30 PM
Location: UC 310
2026 Workshop Slides (UMBC login required)

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 and posted on this page after each session. To support candid conversations, workshops are not recorded.

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