Post Tenure Review

Tenured faculty will undergo a comprehensive post-tenure review spanning the five academic years following the effective date of their tenure or last promotion, and then every five academic years thereafter.

The University of North Florida's reputation for excellence is sustained by the high standards of quality and productivity of its tenured faculty. The University recognizes that tenure is one of the principal means by which the quality of the University is developed and maintained, is an indispensable element of a quality university, and is awarded to a faculty member based upon their demonstration of excellence in teaching, excellence in scholarship, and continuing meaningful contributions in service. The award of tenure means that tenured faculty members will be reappointed annually until voluntary resignation, retirement, removal for just cause, or layoff.

This post-tenure review policy is established for the following purposes:

1. To ensure that tenured faculty members are meeting the responsibilities and expectations associated with assigned duties in teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service, including compliance with state laws, Board of Governors’ regulations, and University regulations and policies.
2. To recognize and honor exceptional achievement and provide an incentive for retention as appropriate. Any recognition and incentive provided will be given in compliance with any applicable collective bargaining agreement, will be systematic and objective, and will not be given in an arbitrary or capricious manner.
3. To refocus academic and professional efforts and take action when appropriate.

Policies and Procedures

• BOG 10.003 Post-Tenure Faculty Review
• 2.1100P Post-Tenure Faculty Review Policy
• Memorandum of Understanding: Procedures for Implementing Post-Tenure Review

*Out-of-unit tenured faculty administrators are not required to undergo PTR until the end of the fifth year after they’ve returned to faculty.

Creating a Post-Tenure Review Case in Interfolio

1. When faculty are notified that they will undergo PTR, Academic & Student Affairs will create a case in Interfolio.
2. The faculty member will upload and submit the following documents for review (spanning the previous five academic years):
   
   1. Annual assignment letters or FARs
   2. Annual self-evaluations
   3. Departmental evaluation guidelines
   4. Annual evaluations
   5. Current CV
   6. Cover letter (3 pages or less) summarizing teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service
   7. Average Annual Comprehensive Score (AACS) - save the Excel spreadsheet to your computer before completing it.