Promotion and Tenure
As one of the nation’s leading teaching and research institutions, the University of Missouri-Kansas City maintains high standards in recruiting, promoting and awarding tenure to faculty members.
The university seeks faculty members who are genuinely creative scholars and inspired teachers who are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and its transmission to others. These high standards are to be observed in the recruitment, promotion and tenuring of faculty members.
All candidates being considered for promotion and/or tenure will be evaluated against the performance standards found in CRR 320.035 and their department/unit criteria.
Process
The promotion and tenure process is outlined in the UM System Collected Rules and Regulations (CRR 320.035) as well as UMKC Chancellor’s Memorandum #35.05 (PDF), and academic unit policies. The candidate should review all key documentation, dates and tools for adequate preparation.
University of Missouri System Collected Rules and Regulations
UMKC policies and procedures
Chancellor's Memo #35.05 (PDF)
Department policies
NTT promotion process
NTT Promotion Guidelines (PDF)
Promotion and Tenure Information Sessions for 2024-25 Candidates
All promotion and tenure candidates to be reviewed in the 2024-25 cycle are required to attend a promotion and tenure information session via zoom.
- Mandatory candidates: 10 a.m. November 7, 2024
- Professor candidates: 10 a.m. November 14, 2024
Please email Faculty Affairs for more information.
Campus Promotion and Tenure Committee
The Campus Promotion and Tenure Committee conducts an independent review and evaluation of the candidate. To learn more about the Promotion and Tenure Committee, visit our committee profile page.
Promotion and Tenure Forms and Templates
Forms and templates related to the promotion and tenure process can be found on the policy and procedures page.
Promotion and Tenure Honorees
We are proud to celebrate our UMKC faculty who have made achievements in research, teaching and service. Review our most recent group of promotion and tenure honorees.