tenure-dossier

Compile research, teaching, service, and mentoring records into a tenure case document.

6|2|Updated Jun 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill tenure-dossier
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Skill: tenure-dossier
Source: https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills/tree/main/skills/career-navigation/tenure-dossier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill tenure-dossier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers prepare a thorough tenure case, addressing all necessary components such as research, teaching, service, and mentoring records, tailored to their institution's requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Documentation: Organize and present a research program with a clear vision and trajectory.
  • Teaching Portfolio: Build a teaching portfolio with syllabi, evaluations, and reflective narratives.
  • Mentoring Record: Document the mentoring of graduate students and postdocs.
  • Service Contributions: Showcase service to the institution and the discipline.
  • Counter-narrative: Address low-citation fields with a comprehensive counter-narrative.
  • Yearly Mini-dossier: Maintain a yearly mini-dossier for continuous progress tracking.

Quick Start

Assemble your tenure dossier using the tenure-dossier skill, following the provided guidelines and templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about tenure-dossier

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prepare a comprehensive tenure case for academic promotion?

To prepare a tenure case, assemble a comprehensive document compiling your research, teaching, service, and mentoring records tailored directly to your institution's specific tenure criteria.

What should I include in an academic promotion dossier?

An academic promotion dossier should include a research statement, teaching portfolio with syllabi and evaluations, mentoring record, service statement, and a counter-narrative addressing low-citation fields.

How do I build a teaching portfolio for a tenure dossier?

Build a teaching portfolio for a tenure dossier by organizing your syllabi, student evaluations, and reflective narratives that showcase your teaching contributions and effectiveness.

Can I track my academic promotion progress before the formal tenure review?

You can track academic promotion progress by maintaining a yearly mini-dossier, which allows for continuous documentation of your research, teaching, service, and mentoring contributions.

How do I address low citations in a research portfolio for tenure?

Address low citations in a research portfolio by developing a comprehensive counter-narrative that explains the field's citation norms while highlighting the impact of your research program.

Do I need to know my institution's tenure criteria to compile a dossier?

Yes, compiling a tenure dossier requires detailed knowledge of your institution's tenure criteria to properly tailor your research, teaching, and service documentation for the review committee.