UK CHS HCS Evidences for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure: Regular 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.
Regular Title Series:
Rank: Regular Title Series
Must Demonstrate (Administrative regulations):
Hold terminal academic degree appropriate to the field of assignment
Teaching
Capability for excellent instruction, research or other creative activity and service
Demonstrates potential for significant growth
Research
Independent capability for conducting reliable research or other creative work supported through contracts, grants, and other designated funds
Potential for significant growth in the field of research or creative activity
Evidences:
Required
Doctoral degree
In exceptional circumstances, ABD acceptable with timeline for completion specified.
Capacity for success in instruction as measured by documented teaching experiences.
Capacity for success in research or other forms of scholarly activity as measured by publications, presentations, research experience, or grant proposals
Potential for growth within college mission and strategic plan, and potential for collaborations and funding.
Rank: Associate Professor
Must Demonstrate (Administrative regulations):
Meets criteria for assistant professor, plus:
Demonstrates high scholarly achievements commensurate with other assignments in areas of:
teaching, advising and other instructional activities
research or other creative activity
professional, university and public service
Particularly, an indication of continuous improvement and scholastic contributions should be evident as documented by the candidate
Candidate should have earned external recognition for excellence in scholarly activities. Where appropriate recognition should be on a regional or national level as appropriate to field of assignment
Evidences:
Doctoral degree
Teaching, Advising and Other Instructional Activities
Expected (in alignment with DOE)
Evidence of continuous improvement in teaching, advising and mentorship of students as evidenced through student or peer evaluations, teaching portfolio, or CV
Recognition of teaching expertise through teaching evaluations, awards, commendations, invited consultations and presentations
Additional Types of 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)
Development of innovative instructional materials, teaching technologies or aids
Development of or participation in education/ training grants
Research or Other Scholarly Activity
Expected (in alignment with DOE)
Extramural grants participation that supports a portion of the research DOE for research projects and/or scholarly activities. Federal awards carry highest weight. The f funding expectation is dependent on DOE, and College/University funding, and determined in annual consultation with the department chair.
Peer-reviewed regional, national, or international presentations.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals with consideration given to:
authorship, especially corresponding or primary authorship
progression of an appropriate Index (e.g., H-index or similar dependent on field of research)
Additional Types of Evidences
Author of book chapter(s) in field
Invited or peer reviewed scientific presentations.
Professional commendations/awards
Demonstrated mentorship of faculty, staff, and students in research
Patents, copyrights, intellectual property, white papers
Service
Expected (in alignment with DOE)
Participation in or lead department/college/university committees, task forces, governance bodies
Participation in community activities related to professional expertise and mission of the University.
Contributions to relevant regional or national professional organization, task force, or board.
Reviewer for grants, journals, or books
Rank: Professor
Must Demonstrate (Administrative regulations):
Meets criteria for associate professor, plus:
Demonstrates high scholarly achievements commensurate with other assignments in areas of:
teaching, advising and other instructional activities
research or other creative activity
professional, university and public service
Particularly, in the opinion of colleagues, the candidate’s scholarship is excellent and, in addition, has earned a high level of professional recognition. Where appropriate recognition should be on a national or international level in the field of assignment.
Evidences:
Teaching, Advising and Other Instructional Activities
Expected (in alignment with DOE)
Evidence of continuous improvement in teaching, advising, and mentoring of students as evidenced through student or peer evaluations, teaching portfolio, and/or CV
Recognition of teaching expertise through teaching awards, commendations, or invited consultations and presentations
Demonstrated mentorship of faculty, staff, and students in teaching
Additional Types of 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).
Leadership role in teaching mission (e.g., Director of Graduate, Undergraduate or Professional Studies, Program Director, Center Director, Admissions Director, Curriculum Chair/Coordinator, Accreditation Self-study Coordinator, Director of Teacher Education Program)
Development of innovative instructional materials, teaching technologies or aids
PI, multi-PI or significant role in development of/ participation in funded extramural education/training grants
Significant participation in accreditation activities related to own program or to the profession (e.g., accreditation site visitor, appointment to review of accreditation standards, self-study reviewer)
Contributions to curriculum revision or development of new educational programs/initiatives
Research or Other Scholarly Activity
Expected (in alignment with DOE)
Record of extramural funding as PI or multi-PI, or extramural funding that essentially supports their research or scholarly projects
Demonstrated mentorship of faculty, staff, and students in research
Sustained record of publications in peer-reviewed journals with consideration given to:
authorship, especially corresponding and/or primary authorship
progression in an appropriate index (e.g., H-index or similar dependent on field of research)
Additional Types of Evidences
Author/co-author or editor/co-editor of book or book chapters in field
Author of invited review articles
Citations of work
Professional commendations/awards
Record of successful collaborations at national or international level
Invited or peer-reviewed presentations at national or international professional conferences
Recognition via national or international interviews/broadcasts, podcasts, or social media
Patents, copyrights, intellectual property, white papers
Service
In alignment with DOE
Participation in/lead University committees, task forces, governance bodies
Leadership role at the University (e.g., Senate Council, Graduate Council, Health Care Colleges Council)
Substantial participation in community activities related to professional expertise and mission of the University.
Contribution to relevant national or international professional organization, task force, board.