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Promotion results from the recognition of excellence in a Faculty member’s overall performance. The intent of the Promotion policy, which applies to all faculty members excluding faculty members who hold a master’s degree or its equivalent, is to evaluate whether the faculty member has met performance expectations and demonstrated satisfactory progress in the key elements of academic endeavor: professional development, teaching and learning, scientific research, university services as well as community engagement.
The application can be submitted six months prior to the completion of the required five years if the applicant has completed all other requirements.
The application can be submitted six months prior to the completion of the required five years if the applicant has completed all other requirements.
Unsuccessful applicants will have an opportunity to appeal a decision regarding a promotion application decision. Applicants may appeal in writing to the concerned Dean who will then submit the written appeal to the appointment and Promotion Committee. The written appeal must be submitted within a week from the deemed date of receiving written notice of the outcome of their promotion application decision. The Committee reviews the appeal and then advises the appellant and the Dean in writing of the appeal decision.