Promotion & Tenure
The SMS Dean's Office is responsible for coordinating both the Promotions and Tenure Process and Post Tenure Reviews for the UT Southwestern:
- Medical School
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
The electronic system is not available to the School of Health Professions faculty.
Important Information for Faculty
- P&T Packet Requirements (Checklist)
- P&T FAQs
- FAC-351 UTSMS Criteria for Promotion & Tenure
- Standardized Full CV Template
- Sample Tables for Educational Activities
- CV FAQs
For Department Administrators
Department Chairs/Center Directors and their designees can use electronic systems to process promotions and tenure packets and post tenure reviews for faculty members in their departments or centers.
The electronic systems allow:
- A paperless process
- Automated email notifications
- Real-time faculty reports
- Guided packet submission
If you have any questions about the Promotions and Tenure Process or Post Tenure Reviews, please contact the P&T Coordinator in the Dean’s office via Email.
Understand the Promotion & Tenure Process
The Promotion and Tenure Committee ensures faculty members understand the academic advancement timeline and criteria for each distinct academic rank and track.