UK CHS ATCN Evidences for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure: Special Title
Narrative
The DOE will be a determinant of the faculty member’s evaluation in each of the mission areas.
Consideration will also be given to the unit of assignment in terms of research resources and instructional requirements
Required and expected evidences are indicated. Additional evidences contributing to high merit are provided to be illustrative and are not listed in any particular order. It is not expected that candidates will demonstrate all additional evidences. In all cases, both the quality and the quantity of the contributions will be considered.
Special Title Series:
Rank: Assistant Professor
Must Demonstrate (CHS Criteria, Administrative Regulations):
Educational/degree attainment appropriately related to area of appointment
Professional certification (if appropriate)
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
Clinical competence (as appropriate)
Evidence of substantive professional participation with potential for growth in professional/scholarly recognition
Evidences:
Required
Minimum of terminal degree in field or a related area or a timeline for completion of terminal degree.
Licensure, certification or specialization as appropriate
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Capability for excellent instruction as measured by documented teaching experiences.
Additional Evidences
Documentation of clinical practice competence if clinical work is a focus (e.g., supervisor evaluations, awards, patient evaluations, productivity, clinical educator evaluations or advanced certification)
Student admissions, advising and recruitment; curriculum coordination and development.
Capability for growth in scholarly activity as assessed by research experience, publications, or presentations.
Contributions to local or state professional settings (e.g., professional organizations, clinics, businesses)
Demonstrated commitment to pursue higher degree or specialty certification/advanced training as needed and agreed upon in initial negotiation and documented in DOE.
Demonstrates innovations in clinical program and outstanding engagement with clinical community.
Rank: Associate Professor
Must Demonstrate (CHS Criteria, Administrative Regulations):
Meets criteria for assistant professor, plus
Demonstrates high achievement in the areas of teaching, advising and other instructional activities
Demonstrates significant contributions in professional, university and public service
Is recognized for professional and scholarly activities
Evidences:
Required
Demonstrated progress in pursuit of higher degree or specialty certification/advanced training (as agreed upon in initial negotiation and ongoing consultation with chair).
Teaching, Advising and Other Instructional Activities
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Demonstrate evidence of continuous improvement in abilities related to teaching, advising and mentorship of students as evidenced through teaching portfolio and CV
Recognition of teaching abilities through student evaluations, teaching awards, commendations, peer evaluations, or invited consultations and presentations
Additional Evidences
Teaching contributions in educational programs outside of primary appointment (interprofessional contributions)
Educational contributions to other professionals and community members (e.g., continuing education, invited presentations, workshops, and demonstrations)
Contributions to teaching mission within program; curriculum development
Participation in doctoral programs through instruction, mentoring and doctoral committee participation as appropriate. Participation in accreditation activities related to own program as appropriate
Demonstrates growth and innovations in clinical program, and outstanding engagement with clinical community.
Research or Other Scholarly Activity
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Peer reviewed or non-peer reviewed publications or presentations at professional conferences
Additional Evidences
Participation in grants
Mentoring students in research/scholarship
Development and dissemination of manuals, chapters, multimedia programs, clinical education innovations in support of teaching and professional practice.
Development and dissemination of professional practice innovations (if applicable) such as innovative approaches to examination and intervention, patient care organizational strategies.
Reviewer for journals
Professional commendations/awards
Recognition via interviews, broadcasts, print media, podcasts or social media
Publications, presentations, grant activities, creative projects, white papers, clinical or educational guidelines.
Scholarly collaborations at department, college or university levels
Participation in accreditation activities related to own program or to the profession (e.g., accreditation site visitor, appointment to review of accreditation standards, or self-study reviewer)
Demonstrates growth and innovations in clinical program, and outstanding engagement with clinical community.
Service
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Participation in Department/College/University committees, task forces, governance bodies
Participation in community activities related to professional expertise and the University mission.
Contributions to relevant state, regional or national professional organizations, task forces, or boards (e.g., licensure, accreditation, self-study reviewer, site visitor)
Rank: Professor
Must Demonstrate (CHS Criteria, Administrative Regulations):
Meets criteria for associate professor, plus
Demonstrates high achievements in the areas of teaching, advising and other instructional activities
Demonstrates significant contributions in professional, university and/or public service
Has earned external recognition for excellence in professional, educational, and/or scholarly activities.
Recognition should be on a regional or national level in the field of assignment.
Evidences:
Required
Doctoral level degree in profession or related field
Teaching, Advising and Other Instructional Activities
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Demonstrates evidence of continuing improvement in abilities related to teaching, advising and mentorship of students as evidenced through teaching portfolio and CV
Recognition of teaching expertise through student evaluations, teaching awards, commendations, or invited consultations and presentations
Demonstrated mentorship of faculty, staff and students in teaching
Additional Evidences
Recognized teaching contributions to educational programs outside of primary appointment (interprofessional contributions)
Recognized educational contributions to other professionals and community members (e.g., continuing education, invited presentations, workshops, and demonstrations)
Mentorship of graduate or professional students to thesis/research project completion
Leadership role in teaching mission (e.g., Director of Graduate Studies, Director of
Undergraduate Studies, Program/Unit Director, Director of Professional Studies,
Admissions Director, Curriculum Chair/Coordinator, Accreditation Self-study Coordinator, Director of Clinical Education)
Significant contribution in accreditation activities related to own program or to the profession (e.g., accreditation site visitor, appointment to review of accreditation standards, or self-study reviewer)
Major role in substantial curriculum revision or development of new educational programs/initiatives
Administrative role in Program, Department, College, University which results in substantial advancement of the teaching mission
Demonstrates evidence of continued improvement, excellence, and innovations in clinical program, and outstanding engagement with clinical community.
Professional and Scholarly Activity
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Peer reviewed publications
Presentations at national and/or international conferences
Additional Evidences
Participation in research grants
Author of book chapters in field or white paper
Citations of work
Development and dissemination of innovative teaching technologies (e.g. multimedia programs)
Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Professional commendations/awards
Reviewer for journals or book
Grant review panel
Demonstrated mentorship of faculty, staff and students in research/scholarship
Scholarly collaborations at dept/college/university levels
Recognition via regional, national or international interviews/broadcasts/print media, podcasts or social media
Copyrights, intellectual property
Creation of professionally recognized clinical or educational guidelines.
Service
Expected (in alignment with Position Description and DOE)
Participation in University committees, task forces, governance bodies
Leadership role at the University, college, or professional level
Substantial participation in community activities related to professional expertise and mission of the University.
Contributions to national or international professional organizations, task forces, boards