The Division of Faculty Affairs is responsible for the recruitment, retention, evaluation, promotion, and professional development of all faculty. The Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs, Diane Kelly, and her team is committed to working closely with the Faculty Senate and general counsel to strengthen shared governance across the university.
Teaching & Learning Innovation (TLI) is also within the Division of Faculty Affairs, and provides resources, workshops and support opportunities in order to assist faculty in their teaching and learning efforts. Please visit teaching.utk.edu to learn more about TLI and how their team of faculty developers can assist you in your teaching and learning efforts.
Faculty Policies & Guidelines
- Faculty Handbook (HTML | PDF)
- Faculty & Family Care Policy
- Faculty Development Leave
- Instructor Resources & Responsibilities
Faculty Review, Promotion & Tenure
- Annual Performance and Planning Review (APPR), Tenure & Promotion Guidelines
- Annual Performance and Planning Review System
- Faculty Evaluation Calendar 2021-2022
- Elements (UT’s Faculty Activity Reporting system)
- Periodic Post-Tenure Performance Review (PPPR)
Faculty Recruitment & Hiring
- Faculty Hiring & Appointment
- Interfolio Search (online applicant tracking and recruitment system)
- Current Tenure Track Faculty Openings
- Working at UT
- STRIDE (Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence)
Faculty Development
- Faculty Workshops
- First Year Faculty Fridays
- Faculty Community Mentoring Groups
- Research Development Academy
- Faculty Success Program
- Post-Tenure Pathfinders Program
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
- Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference Scholarships
Leadership Development
- Department Heads Programming
- New Department Heads Orientation
- UTK Leadership Development Program
- SEC Academic Leadership Development Program
Faculty Resources