Princeton’s research and teaching mission is advanced through visionary scholarship that redefines the bounds of disciplinary knowledge. Elevating the individual within a culture of collaboration, Princeton is a powerful foundation upon which to build one’s career and family. To continually cultivate Princeton University’s unrivaled community of scholars, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty supports academic departments throughout the appointment and advancement process. We also offer insight and guidance as you plan your next steps with clear details on ranks and University advancement criteria for faculty members. Promoting Visionary Careers The appointment and advancement process at Princeton University recognizes the formidable contributions of our faculty not just to teaching and research at the University, but to the ongoing creation of fundamental knowledge and insight of value for its own sake. Here you will find information about traditional pathways within our faculty ranks. Tenured & Tenure-Track Faculty Recommendations for the advancement of ladder faculty are made by the department chair, in consultation with department faculty holding full or joint appointments. For detailed information on these ranks, with advancement criteria, please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, sections IV A-C. RANK APPOINTMENT AND ADVANCEMENT Professor Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV A, Appointment and Advancement of Professors. Associate Professor Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV B, Appointment and Advancement of Associate Professors. Assistant Professor Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV C, Appointment and Advancement of Assistant Professors. Non-Tenure Track Faculty Recommendations for the advancement of non-tenure-track faculty are made by the department chair, in consultation with tenured and tenure-track faculty, along with full-time lecturers and professors of the practice with full or joint appointments in the department. For detailed information on these ranks, with advancement criteria, please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, sections IV D-H. RANK APPOINTMENT AND ADVANCEMENT University Lecturer* Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV D, Appointment and Advancement of University Lecturers. Professor of the Practice* Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV E, Appointment and Advancement of Professors of the Practice. Senior Lecturers Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV F, Appointment and Advancement of Senior Lecturers. Lecturers Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV G, Appointment and Advancement of Lecturers. Instructors Please review Rules & Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University, section IV H, Appointment and Advancement of Instructors. Rules & Procedures Rules and Procedures of the Faculty of Princeton University Policies Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Statement Tenure Clock Extension for New Parents Workload Relief for New Parents
