The University of Oregon follows the same general timetable, process, and standards of performance for evaluation and promotion as many other public research universities, particularly AAU institutions. UO also considers and adheres to AAUP guidelines to the extent possible. Review Article 20 in the current CBA (Tenure Review and Promotion).
Timeline
Review File Preparation Year
Fall or Winter Term
Unit head contacts candidate, describes timelines, clarifies the boundaries of the review period, and requests candidate's contributions to promotion review file.
Review File Preparation Year
Winter or Spring Term
- Candidate submits contributions to review files:
- Department prepares the review file
Review File Preparation Year
Winter and Spring Terms
Note About Timing
If the faculty member fails to submit materials required for a tenure review in a timely manner, the unit head will notify the faculty member of the missed deadline by university email and the primary phone on record in the Banner system.
If the faculty member does not respond within 14 days, tenure may be denied. If the faculty member responds within 14 days, the unit head will establish a new deadline for submission of all materials. The new deadline must allow the university adequate time to complete the tenure review process by June 15 of the decision year. If the faculty member misses the new deadline, tenure will be denied.
Decision Year
Early Fall Term
- Personnel committee: report and vote
- Vote by all eligible faculty via signed, secret ballot
- A de-identified vote tally will be provided to the faculty member by the department or unit head.
- Department head provides independent report and recommendation
Decision Year
Fall Term
- Review files are submitted by the department to the school or college dean’s office
- Each school or college may have its own deadline for internal review
- The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dean's office has established a deadline of November 1 for submission of complete review files and supporting materials
Decision Year
Late Fall/Early Winter Term
- Personnel committee: report and vote
- Dean provides independent report and recommendation
- Dean meets with candidate and discusses recommendation
Note About Timing
Candidates are allowed 10 days after meeting with dean to provide a written response to the dean's recommendation if they wish to do so. Any such response received must be included in the dossier. The dean may reconsider their recommendation in light of the candidate’s response.Decision year
January 24
All schools and colleges (excluding CAS): Deadline for submitting complete promotion and tenure review files with supporting materials to OtP.
decision year
March 15
CAS: Final date for submitting complete promotion and tenure review files with supporting materials to OtP.
decision year
Late Winter/Early Spring Term
University Review
- Faculty Personnel Committee: report and vote
- Provost: review and decision
Decision year
June 1
Whenever possible, candidates will be notified in writing of the provost's decision by June 1.