Interfolio streamlines the faculty promotion and tenure review process by organizing materials into structured cases and packets. A case in Interfolio represents an individual faculty member’s review process, while a packet consists of the specific documents and materials required at each stage of review.
To assist faculty in preparing their submissions, we have configured several packet templates tailored to different types of promotion and tenure review. These templates ensure consistency, align with institutional guidelines, and help faculty present their accomplishments effectively. Below, you’ll find an introduction to each of the packet templates where you can learn more about the corresponding packet template that will apply to your tenure and/or promotion case.
When it is time for you to begin preparing your promotion and/or tenure packet, your college Interfolio coordinator will create your promotion and/or tenure case in the Interfolio system that will include your packet template. Depending on your college, classification and current faculty status, your packet will follow one of the following templates and will include the provided prompts as shown.
Business Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Education Clinical Faculty Promotion Template
Education Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Engineering and Engineering Technology Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Health and Human Sciences Clinical Faculty Promotion Template
Health and Human Sciences Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
University Libraries Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
NOTE: College of Law faculty template is still being finalized for the 2026-2027 cycle and not yet available.
If you intend to seek promotion and/or tenure in the 2026-2027 cycle, please complete and submit this form to notify the Office of the Provost. Completing this form is not a substitute for your unit-level processes, and your submission neither prohibits nor precludes your 2026-2027 application. If you are uncertain about applying for promotion and tenure in 2026-2027, go ahead and submit this form. Thank you!
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For technical issues with Interfolio, Interfolio Scholar Services provides live support by phone or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. CT.
833-844-2118
interfolio-support@elsevier.com
For questions about NIU polices and procedures related to the preparation and review of promotion and tenure or sabbatical materials, please contact leadership at your department / school, college, or the Office of the Provost. Questions best addressed by the Office of the Provost can be directed to interfolio@niu.edu.