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
Law Clinical Faculty Promotion Template
Law Library Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Law Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Promotion and Tenure Template
If you plan to submit an application for promotion and tenure during the 2026-2027 academic year and you do not have a case yet in Interfolio, please reach out to your college Interfolio coordinator. A form to express your intent to submit an application for promotion and tenure during the 2027-2028 academic year will be available in January 2027.
Note: You must log in using your NIU Account ID and password.
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.