Candidates for appointment, reappointment, or promotion to Assistant Professor have fulfilled the expectations described for appointment to Instructor. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor indicates that the candidate is qualified to contribute to essential programs within the department and has experience in teaching, research, and/or patient care. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Candidates for appointment, reappointment, or promotion to Associate Professor have fulfilled the expectations described for appointment to Assistant Professor. Initial appointment or reappointment or promotion as Field Service Associate Professor is based on a demonstrated high level of performance and significant contribution in the candidate's area of expertise at departmental, college, and university levels. There is the expectation of scholarly productivity and special accomplishments that enhance the profession. PROFESSOR Candidates for appointment, reappointment, or promotion to Professor have fulfilled the expectations described for appointment to Associate Professor. Initial appointment or reappointment or promotion as Field Service Professor is based on long-standing excellence in performance and major contributions in the individual's areas of responsibility. Achievement in other areas such as development of innovative courses, evaluation methods, and/or new research approaches has a favorable influence on the recommendation decision. REAPPOINTMENT Reappointment in the Field Service Track is based upon evaluations of the individual's performance in both support and academic activities, as well as available funding for the position. Individuals must have maintained relevant professional licensure and hospital
staff privileges. PROMOTION
Since some commitment to teaching is required, commendable performance in thatarea is an important criterion for promotion. For those faculty members whose main duties are to provide highly specialized expertise in support of patient care or research, evidence of excellence in the area of primary responsibility as set forth in the appointment letter is required.
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