Thriving in the Tenure System II: Transitioning from Associate to Full Professor

Event Overview

This program is designed for and open to all MSU associate professors in the tenure system.

This workshop is designed to:

• Clarify the expectations for attaining the rank of Full Professor in the Tenure System
• Expand Tenure Faculty Member’s understanding of MSU’s annual process, procedures, and documentation
• Inform mid-career decision-making and experiences
• Provide a venue for questions and answers

This session will be held on February 25, 2026, from 9:00 – 11:30

Registration coming soon!

Helpful Resources for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

• Appointment, Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Recommendations (external link)
• Guidelines for Faculty Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University (external link)
• Mapping the Terrain of Mid-Career Faculty at a Research University (external link)

Forms and Examples of Evaluated Materials

• Form D: Recommendation for Reappointment, Promotion, or Tenure Action Form (external link) – instructions and fillable forms
• Examples of Form D by College (Professor)
• Examples of Reflective Essays by College (Professor)

Additional Resource

• University Philosophy and Guiding Policies on Faculty Tenure and Promotion
• Funding sources from Undergraduate Research

Materials from past workshops including video recordings of the session may be found on the Past Events Archive page.