Governance & Policies

The more than 200 members on the Bates faculty play an important role in the governance of the College. In its monthly meetings, the faculty develops the academic program, the curriculum, degree requirements, and faculty evaluation processes. The faculty is governed by division, department, and program chairs, and divides its work among standing and ad hoc committees of faculty from across the ranks and disciplines.

Information for Chairs

Faculty Positions and Resources

• Proposing Faculty Lines
• Guidelines for Tenure-Track Searches
•  Active and Inclusive Search Plan
• Job Description and Position Advertisement
• Guidelines for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Searches
• Non-Tenure-Track Waiver Form
• Faculty Search and Recruitment Form
• Candidate Selection Form
  • Instructions for Candidate Selection Form

• Requests for Replacements and Additional Courses
• Faculty Retirement Program

Tenure and Promotion

• Guidelines for Teaching Evaluation Letters
• Calendar of Personnel Actions