Lecturer Evaluation Process

Evaluation Resources

The following timelines have been established for the 2026-2027 lecturer evaluation cycle. Please note that those lecturers working only during the Fall Semester but subject to evaluation will have an alternative timeline. 

Time frameDescription
Start of Fall SemesterDepartment lecturer evaluation committees are elected if they have not already been elected in the prior academic year
Wednesday, September 30, 2026Deadline for Dept. Chairs to communicate who is on lecturer evaluation committees to Faculty Affairs
Friday, November 20, 2026 Lecturer Evaluation cases are created in Interfolio. Lecturers notified of case by automatic email
Friday, December 11, 2026

Candidate file is due for Fall-Only faculty undergoing 6-year cumulative evaluation. In the event that the faculty member is 

appointed for the Spring 2027 Semester, the deadline would move to February 8, 2027

Monday, February 8, 2027Candidate file is due
Monday, March 8, 2027Department level recommendation due
Monday, March 9, 2027Department level recommendation due to candidates
Friday, March 19, 2027Deadline to receive candidate rebuttals to department level recommendation
Friday, May 14, 2027Evaluation of file by appropriate administrator due
Monday, May 17, 2027Evaluation of file by appropriate administrator due to candidates