Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Clinical Investigator Tenure Track
Academic Rank
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Tenure Eligibility
Eligible for Tenure
Description
The Clinical Investigator Tenure Track is appropriate for clinical faculty who focus their professional effort in the area of research, as a principal investigator. They demonstrate excellence in research, which may include basic, translational, clinical, health care improvement, safety science, decision analysis, community-engaged, health disparities, biostatistical, or biomedical informatics research. They may also participate in clinical trials or other investigations that lead to the translation of intellectual property into potentially commercially viable products. These faculty members are responsible for developing and directing independent, focused, significant, innovative, and externally funded research programs, and are expected to be recognized leaders in their fields. The quality and productivity of the faculty member’s research program are judged by several indicators, including the faculty member’s ability to serve as a project leader as principal or co-principal investigator; ongoing publication of reports in high-impact peer-reviewed journals; and sustained and substantial grant support from external sources. Investigator-initiated, peer-reviewed grants from federal sources have traditionally been the primary source of such funding. However, given the increasing diversity of sources of research funding (i.e. foundations, industrial contracts, and philanthropic support), the collective funding that a faculty member secures to sustain their salary support and research program from all sources will be considered during evaluation. For faculty involved in health care improvement science, efforts that result in breakthrough clinical system improvements that are sustained and replicated regionally and nationally, national or international recognition for creation of novel improvement programs, or leadership roles in multisite networks that focus on outcomes, health services and improvement research are all favorably viewed. It is expected that a substantial proportion (i.e. a majority) of effort will be funded continuously through external grant support. 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. Given that interdisciplinary team activities are increasingly recognized as important to the future of biomedical science, participation or leadership in collaborative research/team science are also highly valued in the promotion process. In addition, it is well-recognized that collaboration between academic and community partners can enhance translation of scientific knowledge for clinical and community programs; therefore, the efforts of faculty working with community organizations to improve public health are also valued. Clinical investigators are recognized experts with special emphasis in particular diseases or groups of diseases, as well as broad knowledge of the pathophysiology and treatment of most disorders related to their specialty, if applicable. Clinical service and/or administration are central activities for clinical investigators. These activities may provide the foundation for the faculty member’s research program. Interprofessional collaboration contributes to the advancement of teaching, research, service, and clinical practice, and therefore will be considered in the reappointment, promotion and tenure process.
Faculty members in the Clinical Investigator Tenure Track are also expected to be actively engaged in the teaching and training programs of the Department and/or their discipline, and are expected to play an active
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