1. Appointment as Professor (Teaching)

Appointment as Professor (Teaching) is based upon evidence that the candidate is a nationally recognized educator whose work has made a significant impact upon their discipline.  In general, the evidence must show that the person is recognized as one of the very best in their field and will successfully fill the programmatic need for which the appointment is made and make meritorious contributions to their discipline and the School.  If applicable, there should be evidence of acceptable performance in scholarship and excellence in clinical care.  There should also be evidence that the candidate has earned national recognition for their teaching and pedagogical activities.  Service may also be given some consideration.

The term of appointment will generally be for five years.

2. Reappointment as Professor (Teaching)

Reappointment as Professor (Teaching) is based upon evidence of continuing excellence in teaching and (if applicable) acceptable scholarship and excellence in clinical care.  National recognition should be sustained or increased.

Reappointment is for a continuing term.  However, at the discretion of the department, and with approval by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, such actions may be considered for a term of years.

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

3. Promotion to Professor (Teaching)

For Associate Professors in the Teaching Line, promotion to Professor (Teaching) should reflect continuing excellence in teaching and (if applicable) acceptable scholarship and excellence in clinical care.  Service (including what might be called institutional citizenship) may also be given some consideration.

In order to be promoted to Professor (Teaching), a faculty member should have compiled a significant record of accomplishment since appointment or last reappointment as Associate Professor.  In general, the evidence must show that the person being proposed for promotion is nationally recognized as an educator who is one of the very best in their field, will successfully continue to fill the current programmatic needs of the department and will make meritorious contributions to their discipline and to the School.

Promotion is for a continuing term.  However, at the discretion of the department, and with approval by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, such actions may be considered for a term of years.

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