Applying for Promotion
Qualifications
- The qualifications to apply for promotion to Principal Lecturer are on page 12 of the AEP Plan.
- The qualifications to apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer (50% or greater FTE) are on page 11 of the AEP Plan.
- The qualifications to apply for promotion to Adjunct II (less than 50% FTE) are on page 11 of the AEP Plan.
If you have questions about your eligibility, first consult with your direct supervisor (the Director of Professional Writing, the Director of Academic Writing, or the Associate Chair). Questions can also be directed to the Associate Chair's office at assoc-chair-engl@umd.edu.
Application Process
The application process begins with declaring your intent to apply by April 15 for the following year.
Intent to Apply Form for AY 2024-2025
After submitting your intent, you'll attend a meeting to reviews the full process and timeline.
Timeline
Major deadlines follow the same schedule each year. The application process begins in the spring before the year when you'll apply.
PL refers to Principal Lecturer candidates.
SL refers to Senior Lecturer candidates.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| April 11 | The Associate Chair and Vice-Associate Chair hold an information session on the steps to apply for promotion. Submit intent to apply for promotion. |
| April 15 | Submit intent to apply for promotion. |
| July 1 | Sumbit CV for initial review by Associate Chair and Vice-Associate Chair |
| Early August | The Associate Chair and Vice Associate Chair will touch base with all candidates and advise them on ways to craft their materials to best meet campus expectations for promotion, or advise if they believe the candidate is better served by taking additional time to build their case. |
| September 1 (PL) October 1 (SL) |
Names of referees submitted via webform. |
| September 1 (SL) | List of outside courses taught, plus full course evaluations for outside courses taught in the last five years are due. |
| October 1 (PL) | Draft materials materials due for Principal Lecturer candidates. |
| November 1 (PL) December 1 (SL) |
Final application materials are due. These materials must be "wet signed." A typed signature is not sufficient. |
University CV Format
Your CV/resume must be submitted in the University's CV format. Only a small portion of the sections are likely to apply. However, you must maintain the numbering system. The file linked below is non-adaptive, meaning it will retain the number system even when headings/sections are deleted.
Required Application Materials
Current AEP (Promotion Review) Committee
Review the current committee membership on the committees page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find out if I have taught a sufficient number of courses to apply for promotion?
If you are unsure of the number of courses you've taught in the English department, or whether a course from outside of the English department will count toward promotion, you should contact the Associate Chair's office at assoc-chair-engl@umd.edu.
What is the difference between Senior Lecturer and Adjunct II?
Adjunct II promotions are only applicable to faculty who teach 25% FTE (one course per semester), and do not plan to increase their teaching load in the near future. Faculty who teach more than one course per semester, or plan to in the near future, must apply for Senior Lecturer promotion. These categories are not transferable (e.g. being promoted to Adjunct II does not qualify you for Senior Lecturer status if you teach two or more classes in the future).