Librarian Faculty Reappointment and Promotion

Policy number: 
06.006
Policy description: 

UNT commits to recognizing and rewarding librarian faculty whose work demonstrates excellence in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service through the reappointment and promotion process. This policy provides the framework for the development and implementation of unit-level criteria, procedures, and communication processes that support reappointment and promotion.

Policy owner: VP for Academic Affairs
Policy contact: 
Angie Cartwright
Asst. Vice Provost, Faculty Success
Faculty Success
Applies to: 
Faculty
Date Issued: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Last updated: 

Date: 
07/23/2024
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review process. Clarifying language was added to the Guidelines for Negative Decisions, Stop-The-Clock Extension, and Eligibility/Criteria for Promotion of Assistant Librarian sections. Various formatting and minor editorial changes were also made throughout the policy.
Date: 
07/27/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Non-process/non-substantive revision 7/27/2023. Policy was updated to reflect UNT's adoption of "Professional Faculty" designation; replaces the outgoing "Non-Tenure Track Faculty" designation.
Date: 
02/12/2018
Action: 
New Policy
Comments: 
This policy provides the framework for the development and implementation of unit-level criteria, procedures, and communication processes that support reappointment and promotion for Librarian Faculty.