Extremely strong justification should be provided in support of any recommendation for promotion to the rank of associate professor or professor for candidates who have not earned the appropriate terminal degree in their respective disciplines. Extremely strong justification is also required in providing support of any recommendation for early promotions. The instructorship is an entry-level position for the University. Candidates do not need a minimum number of years in a lower rank. The assistant professorship is the primary entry-level position for the University.
Several requirements follow.
Candidates must have the terminal degrees appropriate for their disciplines. Candidates do not need a minimum number of years in a lower rank unless the initial appointment was at the instructor level at the University of Georgia. Candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in the criteria appropriate to their work assignments. The associate professorship is the middle rank at the University. Candidates must have the terminal degrees appropriate for their disciplines.