(currently under
revision)
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
PROMOTION AND TENURE FACTORS
FOR FACULTY
As stated in the WSU/AAUP Agreement, recommendations for tenure and/or promotion are
"based upon a candidate's qualifications in the light of specific
department/division, college and University considerations. The assessments of a faculty
candidate's qualifications shall be based upon excellence in teaching and in scholarly
achievement ... Consideration shall also be given to non-instructional service to the
department, college, and/or University and/or public and/or professional service which
benefits the University."
For granting of tenure. . . "Assessments of a candidate's qualifications must take
into consideration both performance to date and prospects for continued excellence based
on that performance."
For promotion. . . "Assessments of a candidate's qualifications must take into
consideration proven abilities, professional experience, and prospects for continued
excellence and professional growth as appropriate to the candidate's current and
contemplated ranks. . ."
The following promotion and tenure factors serve to delineate, as far as is practical
and in a manner reflecting the particular missions and diverse characteristics of the
School of Medicine, those factors that will be considered in the evaluation of the
candidate's qualifications with respect to the criteria in the WSU/AAUP Agreement. They
are not necessarily listed in order of importance nor are they all inclusive.
I. TEACHING
- The amount of time spent on teaching and the willingness to accept teaching
assignments will be considered as general factors when assessing a candidate's teaching
activities. Participation in:
- teaching in the undergraduate medical school curriculum
- teaching in the postgraduate medical educational programs
- teaching in continuing medical education programs (locally, regionally, or
nationally)
- teaching graduate education programs and/or training of postdoctoral fellows
- the education of students in other Schools/Colleges of the University
- tutorial work with individual students/trainees as required
- quality of teaching activities as judged by: student evaluations, faculty/Chairperson
assessments, awards from student groups for teaching excellence, etc.
- active involvement as an advisor to students in need of career development and/or
other guidance
- development of new course offerings, self study materials, etc.
II. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
- Interdisciplinary and/or cooperative activity in developing and pursuing research
programs
- Scholarly activities with resulting publications in refereed journals
- Patents
- Efforts to secure research funding from outside sources
- Success in securing grant support from outside sources
- Publication of invited contributions to the literature (books, chapters, reviews,
etc.)
- Production of computer program, audiovisual material, etc. for dissemination to
professionals
- Presentations at national professional meetings
a) invited by conveners
b) selected from submitted papers
- Other publications and presentations
- Recognition by professional colleagues through special awards or honors
-Quality of scholarly activity as judged by expert evaluations from outside the
University
III. SERVICE
- Patient care activities (as assigned by appropriate medical school authority)
a) quality of patient care as assessed by peers
b) time spent in patient care or referral practice
c) extent of clinical responsibilities in an organizing capacity (clinical service,
emergency room, etc.)
- Willingness to accept service assignments of importance to program, department, or
School
a) assumption of administrative/leadership role when requested
b) active membership on committees
- Service to the University through participation on committees, task forces, councils,
etc.
- Service to the community
a) participation in local or state professional organizations
b) active involvement in other community based or governmental organizations
c) other activities with wide impact on the community (e.g., media, public education
programs, leadership in political organizations, voluntary participation in health care
activities, election to leadership positions in local or state professional organizations,
etc.)
- Service (speaking, teaching, consulting) outside the University which will bring
credit to the University and further its mission
IV. NATIONAL AND/OR INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
- Invited participation in programs of regional or national professional bodies
a) membership on editorial board of professional journal
b) Membership on site visit teams for funding agencies, e.g., NIH, private foundations,
etc.
c) regular participation in peer review activities for funding agencies and/or
professional journals
d) convening/organizing programs at national meetings of professional organizations
- Selection for membership in appropriate national professional organizations
- Elected leadership role in regional or national professional bodies
- Level of national stature as judged by expert evaluations from outside the University
- Honors or awards from national professional organizations
APPROVED:
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Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., M.D.
Date
Dean, School of Medicine
(currently under revision)
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF PAYROLL & FTA FACULTY
PREAMBLE
I. Research-Educator Track
This track is intended for individuals of doctoral rank in both basic science and
clinical departments with major career commitment to basic science or clinical research
that is likely to result (or has resulted) in funding by peer-review granting agencies.
Such individuals will be provided protected time to pursue their research activities and
will be eligible for promotion and/or tenure by the criteria that follow. The
Research-Educator track consists of the tenure track and the non-tenure track. Term
appointments for full-time faculty who are on the tenure track shall be limited t seven
years of service. Faculty on the non-tenure track are not normally eligible for tenure
unless they are moved to the tenure track. Teaching and service activities are essential.
Promotion and tenure will be judged by a committee of peers, consisting exclusively of
tenured faculty elected by the faculty of the School of Medicine.
II. Clinician-Educator Track
This track is intended primarily for clinical faculty and represents a scholarly
academic track of equal stature/status as the Research-Educator track. Service activities are expected. The term "(Clinical)"
will not be retained as part of the academic title, and rank will be indistinguishable
from the Research-Educator track. Promotion and tenure on the Clinician-Educator track
will be judged by a committee of peers, consisting exclusively of tenured faculty elected
by the faculty of the School of Medicine. These decisions will be made according to strict
academic criteria only and will not be considered a service award. This track will
emphasize and recognize the unique role of the clinician-educator at the forefront of
faculty at the School of Medicine.
III. Research Track
This track is designed for professionals (doctoral degree) with a career dedicated to
research. These faculty will be provided with the time and space to carry out their
research objectives which should be funded by national peer-review agencies. Although
teaching and service activities are not required, some contribution to the intellectual
ambience of the academic community is expected of this track. Promotion will be judged by
a committee of peers, consisting exclusively of tenured faculty elected by the faculty of
the School of Medicine. Tenure is not possible for faculty in this track.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF PAYROLL & FTA FACULTY
LECTURER
The position Lecturer is for the appointment of individuals who may not have
yet obtained the highest professional or academic degree in their discipline. This
position is not on the tenure track and is considered temporary, that is, limited to a
single term or semester unless some other period is explicitly stated in the official
written notice of the appointment.
INSTRUCTOR
This appointment is based on evidence of academic potential and expressed
interest in participating in an academic career. It implies no long-term commitment to the
individual by the School of Medicine. Appointment should be made with consideration of the
following minimum qualifications:
- Degree of Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., graduate level degree or equivalent.
- M.D. or D.O.-candidate should be in the last year of residency training or be a fellow
in a subspecialty. Ph.D.-all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled.
- Under unusual circumstances considerations may be given to waiving the requirements for
a graduate degree.
LETTERS OF ASSESSMENT ARE REQUIRED FOR THESE FACULTY RANKS.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF PAYROLL & FTA FACULTY
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Research-Educator Track
1. Evidence of academic potential and of commit-ment to academic medicine and/or
medical sciences.
2. High quality professional training, experience, and an academic/professional degree.
Board eligibility or certification, where appropriate, is expected, except under unusual
circumstances. Commitment to or evidence of high quality professional/clinical activities.
3. Evidence of serious commitment to teaching with demonstrated teaching ability.
4. Formal post-doctoral research training and/or other evidence of scholarly activity
or research productivity beyond degree requirements as indicated by abstracts,
presentations, or publications in refereed journals which indicate potential for
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Clinician-Educator Track
1. Evidence of academic potential and/or of commitment to academic medicine and/or
medical sciences.
2. High quality professional training, experience, and an academic/professional degree.
Board eligibility or certification, where appropriate, is expected, except under unusual
circumstances. Commitment to or evidence of high quality professional/clinical activities.
3. Evidence of serious commitment to teaching with demonstrated teaching ability.
4. No formal post-doctoral research training is required. However, evidence of
scholarly activity as indicated by abstracts, presentations, or publications in refereed
journals is desirable but not necessary.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Research Track
1. Evidence of academic potential and of commitment to academic medicine and/or medical
sciences.
2. High quality professional training, experience and an academic/professional degree.
Board eligibility or certification, where appropriate, is expected except under unusual
circumstances.
3. Some contribution to the academic affairs of the department or University.
4. Formal post-doctoral research training and/or other evidence of scholarly activity or
research productivity beyond degree requirements as indicated by abstracts, presentations,
or publications in refereed journals which indicate potential for independent
investigation
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EVALUATIONS BY OUTSIDE EXPERTS USING THE ABOVE LISTED
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRACKS.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF PAYROLL & FTA FACULTY
AND TENURE OF PAYROLL FACULTY
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Research-Educator Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years at the rank of Assistant
Professor.
2. Acceptance of teaching responsibilities with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at
the under-graduate, graduate, post-graduate, and/or continuing education level.
3. Substantial evidence of continued scholarly activity and independence as an
investigator, as shown by publication of original research and a track record of research
funding.
4. Objective evidence of excellence in performance of professional/clinical activities;
specialty/subspecialty board certification where appropriate; membership in appropriate
selective professional organizations.
5. Some evidence of peer recognition as a scholar at the regional and/or national
level.
6. Willingness to accept and effectively assume clinical/ administrative andcommittee
responsibilities
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Clinician-Educator Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years at the rank of Assistant
Professor; specialty/subspecialty board certification where appropriate; membership in
appropriate professional organizations.
2. Major teaching responsibilities and demonstrated teaching effectiveness in those
areas which are appropriate, i.e. undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and/or continuing
education level which are critical to the overall educational objectives of the department
and/or school.
3. Appropriate scholarship as evidenced by publications, including clinical reports in
peer reviewed journals.
4. Objective evidence of excellence in performance of professional/clinical activities;
willingness to assume and effectively carry out clinical responsibilities of the highest
professional standard.
5. Some evidence of peer recognition as an academic professional at the regional and/or
national level.
6. Willingness to accept and effectively assume administrative and committee
responsibilities
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Research Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years at the rank of Assistant
Professor
2. Some contribution to the academic affairs of the department or University.
3. High quality scholarship as evidenced by publications of original research in peer
reviewed journals and a record of continuing significant external support for research
activities.
4. Objective evidence of excellence in performance of professional activities;
specialty/subspecialty board certification where appropriate; membership in appropriate
selective professional organizations.
5. Some evidence of peer recognition as a scholar at the regional and/or national level.
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EVALUATIONS BY OUTSIDE EXPERTS USING THE ABOVE LISTED
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRACKS.
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GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTIONS OF PAYROLL AND FTA FACULTY
AND TENURE OF PAYROLL FACULTY
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PROFESSOR
Research-Educator Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years as Associate Professor.
2. Documented record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate,
postgraduate, and/or continuing education level.
3. Evidence of continued growth as an independent scholar and investigator as shown by
publications (e.g., original research, scholarly reviews, book chapters) and continuing
external support for research activities.
4. The achievement of a national and/or international reputation of excellence as
reflected by service on editorial boards, national grant review boards, and/or governing
bodies of national professional organizations.
5. Continued willingness to accept and effectively assume administrative and committee
responsibilities.
6. Continued objective evidence of excellence in performance of professional/clinical
activities.
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PROFESSOR
Clinician-Educator Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years as Associate Professor.
2. Exceptional teaching commitments and a documented record of excellence in teaching
at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and/or continuing education level.
3. Evidence of quality scholarship such as publications in nationally recognized
journals which may include clinical reports.
4. The achievement of a national and/or international reputation of excellence as
evidenced by participation in national organizations (e.g., national committees, task
forces, editorial boards, and/or governing bodies of national professional organizations).
OR
Exceptional responsibilities for delivery of clinical services of the
highest caliber; continued willingness to assume an administrative role within the
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PROFESSOR
Research Track
1. In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 5 years as Associate Professor.
2. Some contribution to the academic affairs of the department or University.
3. Evidence of continued growth as an independent scholar and investigator as shown by
publications (i.e., original research, scholarly reviews, book chapters) and continuing
external support for research activities.
4. The achievement of a national and/or international reputation of excellence as
reflected by service on editorial boards, national grant review boards, and/or governing
bodies of national professional organizations.
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EVALUATION BY OUTSIDE EXPERTS USING THE ABOVE LISTED
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED FOR ALL
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTIONS OF CLINICAL VOLUNTARY FACULTY
PREAMBLE
Appointment to the professorial ranks of the voluntary faculty should be based on a
willingness to serve in the programs of the School of Medicine and the academic requisite
to participate, as mutually agreed upon, in teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities
as they relate to the School of Medicine.
Promotional factors which are evaluated by the Executive Committee of the Faculty
Senate of the School of Medicine for each voluntary faculty member are as follows:
Quality of Performance X Extent of Participation X Length of Service
These factors thus place emphasis on a long-term, continuing commitment by the
voluntary faculty member.
Requests for initial appointment of voluntary faculty shall be accompanied by letters
of recommendation from external sources.
INSTRUCTOR
This appointment is made on the basis of evidence of academic potential and
expressed interest in participation in an academic career. It implies no long-term
commitment by the School of Medicine to the individual. Appointment should be made with
consideration of the following minimum qualifications:
- Degree of Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., graduate level degree or equivalent.
- If M.D. - - Candidate has completed training in his/her speciality to the satisfaction
of the chairperson. If Ph.D. - - thesis completed and submitted for publication. Graduate
thesis to be submitted to the committee.
- Under unusual circumstances consideration may be given to waiving the requirements for a
graduate degree.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
- Evidence of serious commitment to teaching of service as they relate to the School of
Medicine.
- High quality professional training and experience as evidenced by professional degree
and board certification where appropriate.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 7 years at the rank of Assistant
Professor.
- Significant teaching or service responsibilities.
- Participation in community activities at the local and State level in the faculty
member's field or professional area.
PROFESSOR
- In all but exceptional instances, a minimum of 10 years at the rank of Associate
Professor.
- Exceptional teaching and service commitments.
- Participation in community activities and a national reputation of excellence within the
faculty member's discipline and professional societies.
- Demonstrated scholarly activity
II. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
- Interdisciplinary and/or cooperative activity in developing and pursuing research
programs
- Scholarly activities with resulting publications in refereed journals
- Patents
- Efforts to secure research funding from outside sources
- Success in securing grant support from outside sources
- Publication of invited contributions to the literature (books, chapters, reviews,
etc.)
- Production of computer program, audiovisual material, etc. for dissemination to
professionals
- Presentations at national professional meetings
a) invited by conveners
b) selected from submitted papers
- Other publications and presentations
- Recognition by professional colleagues through special awards or honors
- Quality of scholarly activity as judged by expert evaluations from outside the
University
III. SERVICE
- Patient care activities (as assigned by appropriate medical school authority)
a) quality of patient care as assessed by peers
b) time spent in patient care or referral practice
c) extent of clinical responsibilities in an organizing capacity (clinical service,
emergency room, etc.)
- Willingness to accept service assignments of importance to program, department, or
School
a) assumption of administrative/leadership role when requested
b) active membership on committees
- Service to the University through participation on committees, task forces, councils,
etc.
- Service to the community
a) participation in local or state professional organizations
b) active involvement in other community based or governmental organizations
c) other activities with wide impact on the community
(e.g., media, public education
programs, leadership in political organizations, voluntary participation in health care
activities, election to leadership positions in local or state professional organizations,
etc.)
