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This document serves as a recommendation for the reappointment of a tenure-track faculty member, outlining their eligibility and faculty voting results.

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How to fill out Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member

1. Begin with the faculty member's name and current position.
2. Provide the date of the recommendation.
3. Outline the tenure-track faculty member's achievements over the review period, including teaching, research, and service.
4. Include specific examples of the faculty member's contributions to their department and institution.
5. Assess the faculty member's performance against set criteria for reappointment.
6. Offer a summary of the faculty member's future potential and areas for growth.
7. Conclude with a clear recommendation for reappointment or not, with reasons supporting your decision.

Who needs Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

1. Tenure-track faculty members who are approaching the end of their probationary period and seeking reappointment.

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What is the success rate of tenure-track?

Tenure-track professors convert into tenured professors at a 64.2% success rate, so about 247 professors are tenured per year.

What percent of tenure track professors get tenure?

The upshot is that, all else being equal, you are much more likely to get tenure than not. Given the tenure success rates I've presented here, the percentage of tenure-track faculty who are tenured and promoted to associate professor may be, on average, over 80 percent.

Can tenure track faculty be fired?

Tenured faculty have lifetime appointments but can be fired for financial and ethical reasons.

What age do people usually get tenure-track?

Higher education tenure-track faculty require advanced training, so they are naturally older than typical U.S. workers — the median age in the U.S. labor force is 42 years compared to the median tenure-track faculty age of 49. There are also significantly more faculty aged 55 or older compared to the general workforce.

Can you apply for tenure twice?

Typically, once denied tenure you're not eligible for another tenure track position at the same university. You generally have to seek such an opportunity at another school.

What is the tenure-track criteria?

Criteria for Tenure Tenure may be awarded upon recommendation of the President upon completion of a probationary period of at least five (and no longer than six) years of full-time service at the rank of assistant professor or higher, including any prior service credit awarded upon hire to the tenure track.

What are the expectations for tenure track?

As a candidate for tenure, you are expected to have produced significant and original scholarly or artistic contributions. You should have a substantive body of work that has had a high impact on the field and is on par with the accomplishments at the tenure stage of the leading scholars in your discipline.

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What is Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

It is a formal process where relevant committees or administrative bodies evaluate the performance and contributions of a tenure-track faculty member to determine if they should be reappointed for another term.

Who is required to file Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

Typically, this recommendation is filed by departmental committees, faculty members of the relevant department, or administrators, depending on the institution's policies.

How to fill out Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

The form must be completed by providing detailed assessments of the faculty member's teaching, research, service contributions, and any other relevant criteria specified by the institution.

What is the purpose of Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

The purpose is to assess the faculty member's performance and suitability for continued employment, ensuring they meet the institution's standards and contribute positively to its mission.

What information must be reported on Recommendation for Reappointment of a Tenure-Track Faculty Member?

The report should include a summary of the faculty member's accomplishments, evaluations of their teaching and research, participation in service activities, and any relevant professional development or contributions to the institution.