Below are resources for the OSU Extension A&P promotion process, faculty promotion and tenure, and faculty annual reviews.
Extension educators are eligible for promotion consideration to a higher rank.
The dates for the 2026 promotion process are shifting to align with other processes. When updated materials and the timeline are ready, an announcement will be made and office hours will be held to support educators.
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Extension educator IVs may apply for an untenured assistant professor position in the faculty track.
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Faculty in the Department of Extension are an integral part of The Ohio State University. To maintain this strength, careful consideration is afforded to the promotion of faculty as they progress through their Extension careers.
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Documentation is provided by the faculty member for each calendar year to inform the faculty annual review.
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All Extension professionals are expected to formally evaluate their teaching by utilizing peers to help inform strategies for improving instructional delivery and effectiveness.
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Contacts at the OSU Extension administration office:
Department of Extension Asistant dean and chair - Eric Barrett (.90)
Program manager - Michelle Gaston (.6)