Appointment, Evaluation and Promotion
The University of Maryland guidelines on the Appointment, Evaluation and Promotion (AEP) of Professional Track (PTK) faculty provide transparency and accountability of rules, procedures, and processes; fair and equitable treatment of PTK faculty in appointment, evaluation and promotion; and meaningful inclusion of PTK faculty in the development and implementation of unit, College, or School policies and procedures.
The UMIACS Policy on Professional Track Faculty establishes unit-level policies that are compliant with college and university-level guidelines for the appointment, evaluation, and promotion of such faculty. Select the applicant's rank below to learn more about each position and see the table for which documents are required.
| Title | APT Vote Required? | Signed & Dated CV | Signed & Dated Professional Statement | References | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Research Scientist/Scholar/Engineer/Professor | Y | Y | Y | 3 including at least one that's external to UMD | |
| Associate Research Scientist/Scholar/Engineer/Professor | Y | Y | Y | 3 selected by candidate; 3 selected by committee; at least one that's external to UMD | |
| Senior Faculty Specialist | Y | Y | Y | 3 | Evaluation by supervising faculty communicated to UMIACS director |
| Research Scientist/Scholar/Engineer/Professor | N | Y | Y | 3 selected by candidate; 3 selected by committee; including at least 3 external to UMD | |
| Principal Faculty Specialist | Y | Y | Y | 3 including at least one that's external to UMD | Nomination letter from UMIACS faculty member or mentor |
| Faculty Specialist | N | Y | Y | 2 | Nomination letter from UMIACS faculty member or mentor; interview by supervising faculty member |
| Faculty Assistant | N | Y | Y | 1 | |
| Post-doctoral Associate | N | Y | Y | 1 | |
| All other PTK ranks | N | Y | Y |
Instructions for Professional Statement
The professional statement must document the candidate’s professional activities, administrative, and/or managerial responsibilities, productivity, creativity, and professional development, and (for research faculty) the research accomplished by the candidate and directions for future research. The statement must specifically highlight collaborative and interdisciplinary activities within and outside UMIACS, such as collaborative grants and papers.
Contact
For general questions, please contact Elizabeth Hontz.
For questions regarding financial accounts, contact Petra Zapf.
For questions regarding payroll, contact Vivian Lu.
If you are an international applicant, contact Yerty Valenzuela for additional requirements.