Lecturer Evaluation and Promotion

Lecturer Promotion and Review

Lecturers are a vital part of the UMSI teaching community; among other things, they provide expertise in different areas and insights into the professional communities in which our students find careers and employment upon graduation. We are committed to improving the instructional skills of lecturers and helping them become expert teachers.  

All who teach in the School of Information are expected to maintain exemplary teaching. In accordance with the Lecturer’s Employee Union Agreement May 11, 2024—April 20, 2028 (hereafter LEO Agreement). Section XIX.A.3 of that agreement states that each unit will establish and promulgate policies and procedures for all types of reviews.

In addition, and as a condition of employment as a Lecturer, Lecturers are expected to complete a Faculty Annual Report (FAR) in each academic year in which they hold appointments, but not in years a lecturer is up for a major review. 

Lecturer Review Policies, Guidelines, and Resources:

Intermittent and Adjunct Lecturers:

For the Faculty Annual Review (FAR) , click here 

Intermittent/Adjunct Lecturer Process for post-5th and post-9th Year Service Reviews

Lecturers I/II/III/IV:

For the Faculty Annual Review (FAR), click here 

Lecturer I-IV Review Process for Candidates (Includes links to FAR, Interim, Major Reviews, Leaves of Absence, Review Timeline, and Required Documentation)

Lecturer I-IV Review Process for Subcommittees  

Teaching Professor:

Lecturers who reach or have reached their first Continuing Review in their appointment will have the ability to request consideration for a working title of “Teaching Professor.” The full review process and requirements can be found in the Lecturer I-IV Review Process for Candidates.

Teaching Professor Subcommittee report template

Resources for Lecturers I - IV:

Advice for Preparing Teaching Statements 

Teaching Observation of UMSI Lecturers

Advice (to the candidate) for preparing the Teaching Professor's materials