Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

Please note that all promotion and tenure cases require external reviewers; most reappointment cases do not. The process of creating an application in APWS that requires external reviewers typically begins months before the file will be submitted at the department level. Candidates should work with their department chair/heads to plan for the submission.

Learn more about the different reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes using the options below.

The Academic Personnel Workflow System (APWS) is your tool for faculty and librarian personnel actions, such as applying for reappointment, promotion, tenure, or sabbatical leave.

For APWS system-related questions, please contact the APWS Support Line at @email.

For policy-related questions, please contact Academic Human Resources at academic.hr@umass.edu.