2.6.I. Specific/Supplementary Criteria for Assistant Professors
1. Appointment as Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) is based upon evidence of the candidate’s promise of excellence in teaching and pedagogical contributions, and (if applicable) scholarship and clinical care. There should be evidence that the candidate has the potential to make meritorious contributions to their discipline and to the School and the promise of ability to sustain a first-rate teaching program at Stanford. There should also be evidence that the candidate has potential to gain national or international recognition for their teaching, pedagogical activities, and/or innovations.
The initial term of appointment will be four years.
2. Reappointment as Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Assistant 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 progress, high-level performance, and their continuing to fill a programmatic need. There should be evidence of the ability to obtain external funding and outstanding performance as a supervisor of trainees.
At the time of reappointment, it is expected that an Assistant Professor will be on a career trajectory consistent with both Stanford standards and the standards of his/her discipline and to the School. The reappointment process should include an evaluation of whether there is a realistic chance for promotion in the future on the basis of continuation of the candidate’s work.
The term of reappointment will be three years. Total time in service at Stanford as Assistant Professor (Teaching) is normally limited to seven (or, with approved extensions, up to ten years).
For the timing of reappointment consideration, see Section 2.6.F.