The University of Georgia is unique in U.S. higher education in that it has a career track specifically for faculty members who pursue lifetime careers in university public service. Public service at the University of Georgia is the application of knowledge through research, teaching, and outreach to help solve problems in Georgia and beyond. The Public Service and Outreach faculty rank provides an objective career ladder with four rank-levels. The rank does not carry tenure. It does, however, provide objective standards and requirements for promotion.
Guidelines for Appointments and Promotions
Recommendation for Promotion Form (Revised May 2025)
Changes of Note (Revised 2025)
2025 Promotion Guidelines Workshop for Public Service Faculty
New: Appendix with 2024 Performance Evaluation
Beginning with the 2024-2025 cycle, prior year faculty evaluation (of calendar year 2023 performance) will be included in promotion and/or tenure dossiers. Please see details here or in the workshop video.