Promotion Profile Library
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Promotion standards across Harvard University center on a sustained record of original scholarship resulting in impact and reputation at the local, regional, and national or international levels. The Promotion Profile Library provides the most up-to-date promotion metrics for the Faculty of Medicine across pathways and ranks, along with guidance on optional significant supporting activities. These documents are designed to help faculty understand expectations, assess readiness, and strategically plan for advancement. We encourage faculty and mentors to use this library, along with Section 6 in the Faculty Handbook, as a reference when preparing for promotion.
Download Overview of Promotion Pathways (last updated Feb 2026)
Promotion Metrics
Rank and Area of Excellence
- Assistant Professor - Longer Service.Jan2026
- Assistant Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026
- Assistant Professor - Investigation.Jan2026
- Assistant Professor - Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026
- Associate Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026
- Associate Professor - Investigation.Jan2026
- Associate Professor- Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026
- Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026
- Professor - Investigation.Jan2026
- Professor - Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026
- Professor of Clinical X.Jan2026
Significant Supporting Activities
Faculty of Medicine Handbook
Please visit our new dedicated Faculty of Medicine Handbook website to view this information.
Specific Questions?
Instructor, Lecturer, Visiting & Reappointment:
FacAppt@hms.harvard.edu
Assistant, Associate & Professor:
OFA_Promotions@hms.harvard.edu