Promotion and Tenure
Promotion and tenure actions are governed by the City University of New York Bylaws, the
PSC/CUNY collective bargaining agreement and University and College policies. Below is various guidance and procedures concerning annual reappointments, tenure and promotion of faculty.
Guidelines and procedures used by the College for considering annual reappointments, tenure and promotion of faculty.
Policies and Guidelines for Reappointment Tenure and Promotion (CCNY)
This statement provides the general criteria for reappointment, tenure and promotion adopted by the CUNY Board of Trustees. No other criteria can be developed or used by academic programs, departments, or divisions for the consideration or personnel actions.
Statement of the Board on Academic Personnel Practice (CUNY)
The Max-Kahn Memorandum (1967) clarifies Appointments and Tenure Procedures for Instructional Staff.
Max-Kahn Memorandum
Mid-term Tenure Review (CCNY)
City College format of Curriculum Vita required for the consideration of all personnel actions.
Curriculum Vita Form (CCNY)
Personnel Actions Cheat Sheet - Faculty, CLT Series, Research Assistant/Associate Actions
Appointment of Distinguished Professors
A candidate for the title of Distinguished Professor must receive positive recommendation by the relevant Department, P&B, Faculty Committee on Personnel Matters, Review Committee, the President and the University. CUNY procedures for the nomination of candidates for the title of Distinguished Professor are described on the website listed below.
http://cuny.edu/academics/oaa/distinguished/faqs.html#15
The performance of all Distinguished Professors is reviewed at the end of every five years. The president will submit the review to the Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost.
