Policy number
06.004
Policy description
UNT is committed to recognizing and rewarding faculty whose work demonstrates sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service through the tenure and promotion process. This policy provides the framework for the development and implementation of unit-level criteria, procedures, and communication processes that support reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
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Policy owner
VP for Academic Affairs
Policy contact
Applies to
Faculty
Date issued
Last updated
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
This policy was reviewed out-of-cycle of the standard 6-year review process. Revisions include clarification of decision processes for first-,second-, and third-year reappointment reviews and clarifications related to due process and grievability for negative reappointment decisions. Editorial and formatting changes were also made throughout the policy.
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
Policy was revised to clarify UNT obligations related to identities of external reviewers. Additionally, language related to dossier review responsibilities was updated for consistency and clarity. The consent agenda for Board of Regents was also updated to align with legal requirements.
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
Policy revision moved midterm review from the third to the fourth year of the probationary period. Additional definitions were added to assist with policy clarity.
Date
Action
New policy
Comments
The original Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion policy was broken into several smaller policies. 06.004 is one of the break out policies. Effective 05/05/2017.