Lehigh University's process and philosophy about Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion are documented in R&P and explained by the Faculty Affairs resources of the Provost Office. To complement these, Lehigh University offers a suite of events to support faculty approaching the various evaluation milestones.
Programs for faculty review candidates are described below. Visit ADVANCE Center Events for details and to register.
- Panel of Internal Evaluators: Each Fall, the Provost gathers a panel of internal evaluators to demystify process and expectations for tenure (even years) and promotion to full (odd years). The guests will share insights from their own experiences evaluating tenure and/or promotion cases to help answer questions about "what counts." Attendees can be from any faculty rank, though the discussion will be geared towards colleagues planning for either tenure or promotion.
- Panel of Recently Tenured- (Spring, odd years), Real world insights and advice suitable for Assistant Professors in the year or two before application for tenure. Learn from colleagues' own planning efforts, thoughts on assembling a strong dossier, and about life after tenure.
- Panel of Recently Promoted- (Spring, even years), Real world insights suitable for Associate Professors planning to apply for Promotion to Full Professor in the next year or two. Learn from colleagues' own planning efforts, thoughts on assembling a strong dossier, and about life after promotion.
- Got Tenure, Now What? (Fall), This session supports newly tenured faculty as they recognize their varied experiences and goals for their career lives ahead.
- Triennial Promotion Plan- in addition to the web-based resources, this discussion (usually in September) supports the preparation and interpretation of the Promotion Plan.