This checklist is designed to help you prepare a promotion and tenure file that aligns withprofessional norms and is easy for evaluators to assess. Based on experience reviewing files asboth a committee member and external evaluator, it highlights professional expectations as wellas common errors and omissions that can obscure your strengths or even raise doubts forreviewers. While different disciplines, countries, and institutional contexts may vary, rememberthat your file will be read by both internal committees and external reviewers