Tenure and promotion are two vitally important processes for academic faculty members. Defined by the American Association of University Professors as “an indefinite appointment that can only be terminated for cause or under extraordinary circumstances,” tenure at UNLV typically is awarded at the end of an extensive process of review and evaluation. Promotion to full professor for tenured faculty, and to several possible ranks for untenured faculty, is a recognition of excellence and achievement.

University Tenure and Promotion Policies

View the Tenure and Promotion Guide.

Tenure and/or Promotion Recipients

Congratulations to the 2024 tenure and/or promotion recipients commencing on July 1, 2024.

Questions

The promotion and tenure process is managed by the Office of Faculty Affairs. Questions regarding the process can be directed to facultyaffairs@unlv.edu or to a member of the Office of Faculty Affairs staff.

Gary Totten, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Phone: 702-895-0043
Email: gary.totten@unlv.edu

Allison Sahl, Director of Faculty Services
Phone: 702-895-4890
Email: allison.sahl@unlv.edu