The Tenure Related Faculty Searches (TTF Searches) guides tenure-track faculty hiring at the University of Oregon. Based on campus and school/college priorities, with input from faculty, the search plans continue the university’s efforts to hire tenure-track faculty who will enhance the UO’s scholarly profile and academic excellence, and who will share our commitment to student success.
TTF Search Plans
Click the links below to see information on TTF searches from each year. Please note that the years listed here correspond to the search year. Each year's process was conducted the prior academic year for hires as early as the fall after the search year.
Sample TTF Search Timeline
The TTF search timeline process begins in the fall with information shared from OtP to the deans, and includes several stages of input and review before the provost publishes and announces the final search plan in the spring. Approved searches are conducted throughout the following academic year.
Fall term
School/College Internal Processes
Deans launch their own internal school/college proposal process including sessions of tenure-track faculty review and input.
During this time, the provost's office provides support to the schools/colleges on:
- an optional proposal template
- internal process development and management
WINTER TERM
Deans Submit Recommendations to Provost
TBD
Provost Review and Individual Meetings with Deans
The provost reviews proposals and meets individually with deans to discuss.
TBD
Draft Search Plan Created
The provost gathers input from OVPRI and VPFA and considers institutional-level priorities.
The Office of the Provost crafts a draft version of the plan for deans to review.
TBD
Incorporate Final Feedback and Prepare for Announcement
Based on feedback, the Office of the Provost revises and finalizes the search plan, and prepares to announce it to campus.
Announce TTF Searches
spring term
Launch of approved TTF Searches
September to June
Units Conduct Approved Searches
August to September
New Tenure-Track Faculty Hires Start Arriving