Thriving in the Tenure System

Tenure reflects a mutual commitment between the institution and the faculty member. It is an investment in a long-term relationship that supports continued growth in scholarship, teaching, and service. Tenure is a milestone within a longer trajectory. 

Join us for this informational webinar for pre-tenure faculty about the process for awarding tenure at MSU. Participants will: 

• Learn about the structure of the pre-tenure probationary periods at MSU and understand the timeline for the annual submission and review cycle.
• Consider the role played by each reviewer in the review process
• Examine the role of the components of the promotion dossier in laying out the case for promotion to these reviewers 
• Plan next steps toward achieving tenure on their expected timeline 
• Access available resources for further learning in these areas