Professional Development
Tenure and Promotion
In order for the University to perform its functions effectively, it is essential that faculty members feel free to express new ideas and divergent viewpoints in their teaching and research. In the process of teaching and research, there must be freedom to question and challenge accepted "truths." A university must create an atmosphere that encourages faculty members to develop and share different ideas and divergent views and to make inquiries unbounded by present norms. Tenure contributes significantly to the creation of such an atmosphere.
Application recommendations are due to the Provost's Office on the second Monday of January. A memo will be sent to College deans and Associate deans during the second week of June notifying them about that year’s application period. The Tenure and Promotion process is generated through the Archivum System. If you have any questions regarding the system, please send inquiries here. The guidelines in effect can be accessed below.
To access Archivum System training, use the Canvas link below to self-enroll in the Faculty Information System (FIS) Training Course. The course includes tutorials and training resources to help users become familiar with FIS.
- FIS Training Course (Canvas)
- Tenure and Promotion Guidelines
- Memo Announcing Application Recommendations Deadline 2026-2027
- Invitation to External Reviewers (sample letter)
Past Recipients
Previous tenure and promotion recipients, effective:
Career Path for Instructional Faculty
- Instructional Faculty Promotion Guidelines (current)
- Instructional Faculty Promotion Form (not required if recorded in Archivum)
Career Path for Research Faculty
- Research Faculty Promotion Guidelines (current)
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Deen at bdeen@usf.edu or 813-974-5649.