Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Educator Track
Academic Rank
Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Tenure Eligibility
Not eligible for Tenure
Description
The Educator Track is appropriate for faculty who focus their professional effort in the area of education. They will typically be clinical faculty who devote a considerable amount of effort to student, resident, and/or fellow education in classroom settings. Faculty in this track often develop and lead educational or training programs and may sustain program accreditation. Examples of faculty who may qualify for this track include student clerkship directors, residency program directors, fellowship program directors, and graduate program directors. It is expected that a substantial proportion of effort will be funded through educational service, clinical service, and/or administrative positions. Faculty members in the Educator Track are recognized as excellent teachers, as demonstrated by a sustained record of individual teaching in courses and/or in clinical settings and by outstanding teaching evaluations. They are expected to play an active role in mentoring and develop a record of high-quality mentoring. Some faculty members in this track may have advanced degrees in education (e.g., Master of Education), but this is not required. Faculty in this track are expected to develop and introduce novel and/or state of the art teaching, learning or evaluation methods, rather than simply direct an existing program. Individuals who only precept trainees in the course of their clinical duties or deliver teaching conferences do not meet the level of commitment to education expected in this track. Rather, those in Educator Track will become or are recognized educational leaders in the Department and the College of Medicine, and have the potential to impact education beyond the institution. Educator Track faculty are expected to demonstrate commitment to educational scholarship through participation in educational research and/or publishing educational curricula, policy recommendations, program evaluations, reviews, and book chapters regarding educational methods or outcomes. A requirement for reappointment and/or promotion for all ranks in this track will be the acknowledgement of the faculty member’s affiliation to the College of Medicine on all scholarly works and/or publications. While funding for educational research is not expected in this track, it is encouraged. Clinicians in this track are also expected to provide high-quality patient care, achieving excellent patient outcomes and recognition of their clinical expertise. Service in support of the institution and profession is also expected in this track. Interprofessional collaboration contributes to the advancement of teaching, research, service, and clinical practice, and therefore will be considered in the reappointment and promotion process. Educator Track faculty are expected to act in a professional manner in their interactions with students, trainees, patients, families, and colleagues. They are expected to maintain a high standard of ethics in research, if applicable.
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