Promotion through the ranks from assistant professor of instruction to professor of instruction is in recognition of the accomplishments of the faculty member being considered. All Instructional faculty in the College are encouraged to move through the academic ranks to achieve the status of professor of instruction. Promotion shall not be automatic nor will it be regarded as guaranteed upon completion of a typical term of service.
1. Pre-Promotion Review
In addition to annual evaluations, instructional faculty planning on applying for promotion should request a pre-promotion review. Depending on the terms and conditions of hire and the historical relationship with the College, the timeline may vary. Ideally, the review would take place in the fall term, three years prior to applying for promotion. It is noted that individual circumstances may alter the timeline. Congruent with the College’s goal of collaboration and mentorship, the IHS PC will work with the candidate to assist in preparation and guidance for the review. It is the responsibility of the candidate to initiate this process. By the second Monday of September, the candidate will submit to the IHS PC a dossier conforming to the college template.
2. Assistant Professor of Instruction to Associate Professor of Instruction
Depending on the terms of hire and the standards of the academic unit, promotion from the rank of assistant professor of instruction (>= 0.5 FTE) to associate professor of instruction will be based on one or both of the following:
- A demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher/mentor.
- A record of service/leadership including administration to the discipline, the academic unit, and, where possible, the College, the University, and the public as well as the profession at large. This section may also include leadership such as program coordinator, director, or IHS chair.
- Instructional faculty members may decrease areas of their workload to assume roles of IHS chair, coordinator, or other leadership positions.
3. Associate Professor of Instruction to Professor of Instruction
Depending on the terms of hire and the standards of the unit, promotion to the highest rank requires academic achievements and a professional reputation that is recognized as outstanding
One or more of the following attributes will be considered when deciding if a faculty member will earn the rank of professor of instruction:
- Demonstrated continued growth and a cumulative record of mentoring/teaching effectiveness.
- Demonstrated leadership in service to the University (unit, College, University), to the public, and to the profession at large. This section may also include leadership such as program coordinator, director, or HIS chair.
- Mentorship and development related to teaching in the college
- Instructional faculty members may decrease areas of their workload to assume roles of HIS chair, coordinator, or other leadership positions.
Continued growth is expected from the time of appointment as Associate Professor of Instruction.