2.6.I. Specific/Supplementary Criteria for Associate Professors

 1. Appointment as Associate Professor (Teaching)

Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor (Teaching) is based upon evidence of the candidate’s excellence in teaching and pedagogical contributions at another institution.  There should be evidence that the candidate will make meritorious contributions to his/her discipline and to the School and be able to sustain a first-rate teaching program at Stanford.   There should also be evidence that the candidate has earned regional recognition for his or her teaching and pedagogical activities.  If applicable, there should be a record of acceptable scholarship and excellence in clinical care.  Potential service may also be given some consideration.

The term of appointment will generally be five years and is renewable without limit.

2. Reappointment as Associate Professor (Teaching)

Associate Professors in the Teaching Line are assessed for reappointment on the basis of their performance and achievements in the area of teaching and (if applicable) scholarship and clinical care.  They may be reappointed based on evidence of excellence in teaching (and, if applicable, acceptable scholarship and excellence in clinical care), and their continuing to fill a programmatic need.  There should be evidence that the candidate will continue to make meritorious contributions to his/her discipline and to the School.  Regional recognition must be sustained or increased.  Service (including what might be called institutional citizenship) may also be given some consideration.

The term of appointment will generally be five years and is renewable without limit.  However, at the discretion of the department, and with approval by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, such actions may be considered for a continuing term.

For the timing of reappointment consideration, see Section 2.6.F.