# Promotion Profile Library ## expand\_more ***As documents may be revised periodically, please visit this website for the most up-to-date version rather than storing downloaded documents for reference.*** 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](https://facultyhandbook.hms.harvard.edu/6crit-appt-promo/) in the Faculty Handbook, as a reference when preparing for promotion. ![Overview of Promotion Pathways ](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/2026-04/Overview%20of%20Promotion%20Pathways.Feb2026.jpg?itok=TYAAf3GE) Download [Overview of Promotion Pathways](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-04/Overview%20of%20Promotion%20Pathways.Feb2026.pdf "Overview of Promotion Pathways.Feb2026") (last updated Feb 2026) ## Promotion Metrics [Promotion Metrics - All Ranks.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-04/Promotion_Metrics_All_Ranks.Jan2026_FINAL_0.pdf "Promotion Metrics - All Ranks.Jan2026") ## Rank and Area of Excellence - [Assistant Professor - Longer Service.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/ASST.LS_.Jan2026.pdf "Assistant Prof by Longer Service (LS).Jan2026") - [Assistant Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/ASST.AOE_.CEI_.Jan2026.pdf "Assistant Prof Area of Excellence - Clinical Expertise and Innovation (CEI).Jan2026") - [Assistant Professor - Investigation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/ASST.AOE_.INV_.Jan2026.pdf "Assistant Prof Area of Excellence - Investigation (INV).Jan2026") - [Assistant Professor - Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/ASST.AOE_.TEL_.Jan2026.pdf "Assistant Prof Area of Excellence - Teaching and Educational Leadership (TEL).Jan2026") - [Associate Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/ASSOC.AOE_.CEI_.Jan2026.pdf "Associate Prof Area of Excellence - Clinical Expertise and Innovation (CEI).Jan2026") - [Associate Professor - Investigation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-03/ASSOC.AOE_.INV_.Jan2026%20FINAL-ua.pdf "Associate Prof Area of Excellence - Investigation (INV).Jan2026") - [Associate Professor- Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-03/ASSOC.AOE_.TEL_.Jan2026%20FINAL-ua.pdf "Associate Prof Area of Excellence - Teaching and Educational Leadership (TEL).Jan2026") - [Professor - Clinical Expertise and Innovation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/PROF.AOE_.CEI_.Jan2026.pdf "Professor Area of Excellence - Clinical Expertise and Innovation (CEI).Jan2026") - [Professor - Investigation.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/PROF.AOE_.INV_.Jan2026.pdf "Professor Area of Excellence - Investigation (INV).Jan2026") - [Professor - Teaching and Educational Leadership.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-02/PROF.AOE_.TEL_.Jan2026.pdf "Professor Area of Excellence - Teaching and Educational Leadership (TEL).Jan2026") - [Professor of Clinical X.Jan2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2026-03/PCX.Jan2026%20FINAL-ua_0.pdf "Prof of Clinical X promotion profile.Jan2026") - [Professor of Clinical X by Domains of Contribution.April2025.V2](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2025-04/Promotion%20Profile_Professor%20of%20Clinical%20X.April%202025.V2.pdf "Promotion Profile Professor of Clinical X.April 2025V2") ## Significant Supporting Activities - [Academic Engagement and Inclusion.April2025](/sites/g/files/omnuum4521/files/2025-04/SSA%20AEI.April2025.pdf "Significant Supporting Activity - Academic Engagement and Inclusion") - [Administration and Institutional Service.Aug2021](/file_url/628) - [Clinical Expertise.Aug2021](/file_url/625) - [Education of Patients and Service to the Community.Aug2021](/file_url/626) - [Investigation.Aug2021](/file_url/627) - [Special Merit in Education.Aug2021](/file_url/629) ## Faculty of Medicine Handbook Please visit our new dedicated [Faculty of Medicine Handbook website](http://facultyhandbook.hms.harvard.edu/) to view this information. ## Specific Questions? Instructor, Lecturer, Visiting & Reappointment: Assistant, Associate & Professor: [OFA\_Promotions@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:OFA_Promotions@hms.harvard.edu)