Regents Professorship

Award Description

The purpose of the Regents Professorship Award is to provide recognition for faculty at the rank of professor who have performed outstanding teaching, research and service to the profession, and who have achieved a high level of national and international recognition.The award consists of the designation “Regents Professor” and a one-time supplement of $7,500 added to the base salary. Up to five awards may be made per year to the most qualified candidates. An individual who retires from faculty status while holding the designation of Regents Professor shall receive the designation of Regents Professor Emeritus.

Eligibility

• Must be a full-time tenured professor
• Must have a distinguished record of teaching, research and service to UNT and to the profession
• Must have achieved a high level of national and international recognition
• Must demonstrate evidence of the potential for continued distinguished performance.

Nomination Procedures

Nominations for the designation of Regents Professor shall be made by the department chair and submitted to the school or college dean. A candidate's nomination should be based upon evidence of excellence of performance over his or her entire academic career, particularly upon evidence of sustained excellent performance since promotion to the rank of professor. 

Submission Process

The nominator (school or college dean) should submit the nomination packet via the nomination portal. If you have any questions please contact us at Faculty.Success@unt.edu or 940-565-3987.

Selection Process

Nominations will be reviewed by the Regents Professor Selection and Review Committee and nominees receiving support by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be recommended to the President for consideration by the Board of Regents. Only the Board of Regents may award the designation of Regents Professor.

Deadline

All completed nomination packets must be received by Faculty Success by 5 p.m. October 9, 2024. See the Call for Nominations for details.

UNT Policy 06.015

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