Academic Affairs
Annual Evaluation
This page outlines the steps for faculty evaluation, provides user manuals for faculty and all levels of administration, and indicates the current deadline for all evaluations.
Faculty Evaluation of Chairs and Directors
The Faculty Evaluation of Chairs and Directors is open on January 1 and closes at 11:59 pm on January 31, 2026. This evaluation information is now collected via a Qualtrics survey. Faculty who evaluate chairs and directors will receive an email on January 1 that includes a link to the evaluation.
Faculty Annual Evaluations (prior to 2025)
Click here for instructions to access 2017-2024 Faculty Evaluations.
2025 Faculty Evaluation:
It is strongly recommended that you attend a training session (either through the
posted recorded session or the Canvas walk-through) to learn how to access the appraisal form, enter feedback and ratings, and submit
your evaluation. The Faculty Annual Evaluation is located in the myMemphis portal.
This is a quick overview of the Faculty Annual Evaluation process. Additional details are found on the Faculty Annual Evaluation Timeline.
January
Faculty do the following:
- Prepare annual report using these guidelines.
- Update curriculum vitae.
- Download and review SETE evaluations and associated comments from the prior year and attach to annual report.
February
Faculty submit their annual report by the end of the first full week of February.
Evaluator prepares faculty performance evaluation these best practices and schedules evaluation and planning meetings by end of March.
March
Faculty review and have an opportunity to comment on their faculty evaluation and submit comments by the end of March.
April
Evaluator and Approver review and approve faulty evaluations by the end of April.
May
Notifications sent by Approver to faculty needing to develop performance improvement plans or to participate in post-tenure
review as detailed in the Faculty Handbook.
Annual Evaluation Roles:
|
Faculty Appointment Type/Unit |
Evaluator |
Approver |
|
Chair/Director of Department or Research Center |
Dean |
Provost |
|
Full Time in College |
Dean |
Provost |
|
Full Time in Department |
Chair |
Dean |
|
Full Time in Research Center |
Director |
Dean |
|
Postdoc |
Research Mentor |
Research Mentor's Chair, Director or Dean |