Explore these sample dossiers as you prepare your application for tenure or promotion.

View recordings of panel discussions featuring UMaine faculty offering their best advice regarding preparing for, and achieving, tenure and promotion to full professor.

ADVANCING TO FULL 2019

ADVANCING TO FULL 2018

PROMOTION & TENURE PANEL 2019

PROMOTION & TENURE  PANEL 2018

Additional Links and Resources

• General P & T Timeline (HR Orono)
• P & T Documents & Instructions (UMS)
• P & T External Letter Guidelines (CLAS, ’19)
• Promotion & Tenure Checklist (CLAS, ’19)
• 10 Tips for Earning Tenure (Inside Higher Ed, ’13)
• Tips for Advancing to Full Professor

For Peer Committees

This training video, developed and narrated by Dr. Jeff Hecker, is also available as a Powerpoint.

Peer Committee Training

Reviewing PATFA Faculty

View current PATFA evaluation guidelines from three UMaine departments as you consider whether your departmental timelines and processes are appropriate. 
PATFA Evaluation Guidelines 2019