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 2026-2027
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 15 | Submit intent to apply for promotion. |
| May 19 @ 11:00am | Mandatory Information session with Director of Operations, Associate Chair and Vice-Associate Chair. Virtual on Zoom. |
| July 15 | Submit CV and Outside Courses |
| August | Individual meetings with Associate Chair and Vice-Associate Chair |
| September 1 | Names of referees due via webform. Two are mandatory for Principal Lecturer candidates. Optional for Senior Lecturer candidates. |
| October 1 (PL) | Draft materials materials due for Principal Lecturer candidates only. |
| October 19 | All referee letters must be received by this date. |
| November 2 | Final application materials are due for both Principal Lecturer and Senior Lecturer candidates. (PL) 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).