How long does the faculty title application process take?

On average, we find that the application process for a teaching faculty title can take around two (2) to three months (3) to complete if applying for a junior rank (instructor or assistant professor) and three (3) to five (5) months if applying for a senior rank (associate or full professor).

The two most time-consuming steps in the application process are requesting letters of recommendation and verifying your involvement with U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix. To ensure these do not become substantial roadblocks, we encourage you to notify your requested letter writers and/or person who can verify your involvement (e.g., clerkship, site or program directors) before you submit your application.

Another stage that can vary is the department and college review process. In this step, the time to complete the review will depend on the frequency of the department's review committee meetings and availability on the agenda. Some departments only meet if they have applications to review; others may have recurring scheduled meetings.

Finally, the last stage — creating your U of A NetID and accepting your title in the UAccess system — is entirely dependent on your timetable for these items. It is important to note that if you do not accept your title in UAccess, your faculty title with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix will not be active.