To be eligible for this rank, a faculty member must have a record of outstanding performance normally involving both teaching and research, or creativity or performance in the arts, or recognized professional contributions.
Full professors are eligible for tenure.
Upon retirement, this title will change to that of Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Not eligible for tenure. To be eligible for this rank, a faculty member must have a record of effective performance usually involving both teaching and research, or creativity or performance in the arts, or recognized professional contributions. Associate professors are eligible for tenure. Not eligible for tenure.