At MUSC promotion and tenure are different decisions, criteria, and applications.
Promotion & Tenure Guidelines
Review the guidelines and proactively plan for advancement by working with your Chair and working with your mentors.
COM Faculty Appointment, Promotion & Tenure Guidelines (PDF) - approved April 10, 2026
Roadmaps
The Office of Faculty Affairs, Development and Wellbeing has created a roadmap document to guide your professional development, promotion readiness and wellbeing by rank!
Roadmaps for your career development:
Other Resources
Faculty APT information, packets, and resources are located on the MUSC intranet (Horseshoe) in the College of Medicine Faculty Affairs section. (MUSC log-in required)
AHEC Faculty APT Information and Resources for AHEC faculty
Affiliate Faculty APT Information and Resources (PDF)
