Reviews for Reappointment and Tenure at Middlebury College
Faculty on both regular and term appointments are subject to periodic reviews by either the Promotions Committee or the Reappointments Committee. The principles and procedures governing faculty reviews are described in detail in the Faculty Handbook, and all participants in reviews should consider that the definitive source on review procedures. This site provides supplemental information and guidance to candidates undergoing their First Review, Tenure Review, or Review for Promotion to Professor. The information herein is specifically targeted at candidates, and Chairs/Directors and other participants should consult the Handbook for information about their roles. Please note that the “Overview” sections summarize information available in the Handbook, while the “Guidelines” section describes best practices for engaging reviews. Questions about the review process should be directed to Tim Spears, Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The Promotions Committee advises the president on each case in which a faculty member is under review for tenure or for promotion to professor, or is facing dismissal. The committee consists of three tenured full professors elected by the faculty from the full-time teaching faculty. No more than two members of the committee may be from one division and no more than one from a department.
2013-14 Membership
Jane Chaplin, Classics (through spring 2014)
Heidi Grasswick, Philosophy (through spring 2016)
Peter Ryan, Geology (through spring 2016)
The Reappointments Committee advises the president in all reappointment reviews, including the First Review and Contract Reviews. This committee also conducts ten-year reviews. The committee consists of three tenured full professors elected by the faculty from the full-time teaching faculty. No more than two members of the committee may be from one division and no more than one from a department.
2013-14 Membership
Michelle McCauley, Psychology (through spring 2015)
Stephen Snyder, Japanese (through spring 2014)
Helen Young, Biology (through spring 2016)
Each year, the VPAA's office provides deadlines for the reviews to take place each year. The appropriate deadlines are listed below for those undergoing reviews this academic year.
Review deadlines for 2013-14*
Fall Reviews
| September 10 | Candidate dossier must be submitted to VPAA |
| October 14 | Tenured colleagues letters (if requested) due Outside referee letters (if requested) due |
| October 25 | Department chair/Program director (if requested) letters due |
| December 15 | Notification of decision |
Winter Reviews
| December 9 | Candidate dossier must be submitted to VPAA |
| January 10 | Tenured colleagues letters (if requested) due |
| January 16 | Department chair/Program director (if requested) letter due |
| February 15 | Notification of decision |
Spring Reviews
| February 7 | Candidate dossier must be submitted to VPAA |
| March 12 | Tenured colleagues letters (if requested) due |
| March 24 | Department chair/Program director (if requested) letters due |
| May 15 | Notification of decision (for reappointment or tenure reviews) |
| June 1 | Ten-year reviews completed |
*Fall and Spring deadlines apply to First, Contract, and Tenure Reviews. Winter deadlines apply to Contract reviews.