Career Tracks & Promotion
Core research and teaching faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine hold appointments in one of five career tracks. These career tracks shape the course of your Feinberg career and determine the requirements for promotion and tenure elegibility.
Explore the resources below to learn about these career track appointments, the promotion and tenure process for each and how we conduct performance reviews.
Promotion & Tenure
Feinberg's promotion and tenure process occurs on an annual cycle, with faculty evaluated based on the criteria established by their career track.
Appointments
Understand your faculty appointment, which sets expectations for your career at Feinberg.
Performance Review
Learn how to prepare for and complete your annual performance review.