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University CV

All campus-level evaluations require faculty to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) in the official University CV format. This format is mandatory for all candidates undergoing promotion and tenure review. Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, this updated template will be the required format for promotion processes. Candidates may annotate their CVs to provide additional context (e.g., identifying student authors, indicating the order of authorship) and may remove irrelevant content (e.g., certain publication types or activities not applicable to their discipline).

Traditionally, faculty members created their University-formatted CV by visiting the University CV Template page on the Office of Faculty Affairs website, downloading a Microsoft Word template, and manually entering their information. Alternatively, some used the Faculty Success system to generate a University-formatted CV based on their recorded activities. However, many faculty members reported difficulties using the Word template, particularly around formatting and determining the appropriate placement of specific activities.

To address these challenges, the Office of Faculty Affairs partnered with an ad hoc committee of faculty and college administrative staff during Summer 2024 to identify issues with the original template and implement improvements. This collaborative effort led to the development of a new University CV Template, which was released in October 2024. Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, this updated template will be the required format for promotion processes. During the 2024–2025 academic year, faculty may use either the updated template or the traditional version for any process requiring a CV in the University format.

For best results:

Prepare your CV in the official University format using the preconfigured "University CV" report available in Faculty Success. This tool allows you to easily generate your CV in either PDF or Word format. If you choose the Word option, you can further refine and finalize the document as needed.

The University CV Template (PDF) is intended as a reference to review the required structure and formatting. However, it is not designed to be used as a working template. Faculty are strongly discouraged from manually creating their CV by editing the PDF or using alternative formats. Instead, generating your CV through Faculty Success ensures proper formatting and alignment with University expectations.

An annotated version is also available. It offers detailed guidance on each section of the CV, along with sample citations and explanations to support accurate and consistent formatting.

Creating Your CV in the University CV Format

The most effective way to prepare your CV in the University format is by using the preconfigured University CV report in Faculty Success. Since much of your recent activity is already documented through the annual reporting process, you’re well-positioned to generate a University-formatted CV with minimal additional effort.

Using this report ensures your activities are automatically placed in the appropriate sections and that any irrelevant sections or subsections are excluded. For added flexibility, you can choose the Microsoft Word (.doc) output format, allowing you to fine-tune the content and formatting to best reflect your accomplishments.

How to Generate Your CV in the University Format Using Faculty Success

Follow these steps to quickly create your CV in the official University format:

  • Navigate to the Reports section: In Faculty Success, click on Reports in the top red navigation bar.
  • Select the University CV report: Scroll through the list of available reports and click on University CV
    • Important: Do not use the Vita option found under the "Create A New Report" section-this feport is not configured in the University of Maryland's CV format.
  • Set the date range: Specify the desired date range for the report.
    • Administrators: Click Change Selection under Individuals to Include to select yourself. By default, the system runs the reports for all faculty you have access to.
  • Choose the file format: Leave the File Format of Microsoft Word (.doc)
  • Run the report: Click Run Report to generate your CV. The file will download automatically - check your browser's Downloads folder
  • Review and Refine: Open the Word document and review the generated content. Make any necessary edits or adjustments, to ensure the CV reflects your accompishments accurately and is tailored for your intended use.
     

Sample CVs in the University CV Format

A sample CV in the official University format has been created using a fictional faculty member named Sample Faculty at the University of Maryland. This example serves as a reference for how to structure and format your own CV in the official University format.

 

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