Those who carry a professorial title are members of the distinguished academic series in multiple ways. Candidates in the regular Professor series and the Professor in Residence series are evaluated on:

  • Teaching
  • Research and creative work
  • Professional competence and activity
  • University and public service
General Guidelines
Ranks and Steps
Appointments
Review Process
Compensation

Policies and Procedures

           For University policies concerning those appointed in the Non-Senate Instructional Unit, refer to the Memorandum of Understanding, Non-Senate Instructional     Unit.

Assistant Professor Associate ProfessorProfessor
(8 year limit, tenure-track) (6 years normal, tenured) (indefinite, tenured)
StepsPeriod of Service (years)StepsPeriod of Service (years)StepsPeriod of Service (years)
I2
II2
III2
IV2
V2 (overlapping step)I2
VI2 (overlapping step)II2
III2
IV3 (overlapping step)I3
V3 (overlapping step)II3
III3
IV3
V3
VI3
VII3
VIII3
IX4 normal minimum
A/S4 normal minimum

Senate Faculty:

  • Recommendations concerning appointment, promotion, and appraisal normally originate with the department chair. The letter of recommendation should provide a comprehensive assessment of the candidate’s qualifications together with detailed evidence to support this evaluation.
  • See “Chair’s Guide for Academic Personnel Reviews” (Form UCI AP-15).

Non-Senate Faculty:

Recruitment & Search:

  • Senate Titles

Recruitment of Senate Academic Positions: APP 2-10

  • Non-Senate Titles

Recruitment of Non-Senate Academic Positions: APP 2-30

  • Procedures: APP 2-40

CAP FAQ – Council on Academic Personnel’s Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Individuals appointed to the series are compensated on the salary scales established for their title on a fiscal year basis.
  • For the Negotiated Salary Trial Program please review Implementation Procedures.
  • Click here for Summer Salary.