College of Public Health and Health

ProfessionsGeneral Faculty Meeting

August 23, 2013

For PHHP, maximum = 7 years For COM, maximum = 10 years (under certain

circumstances) Faculty in the Departments of Biostatistics and

Epidemiology may choose to be reviewed under PHHP or COM guidelines

Questions:◦ Is the current situation fair to PHHP faculty

members in departments other than Biostatistics and Epidemiology?

◦ Should PHHP consider extending the probationary period along the lines of COM?

Length of the Probationary Period for Tenure-Accruing Positions

“The College anticipates that most faculty members will achieve tenure by seven (7) years or earlier.”

“The maximum probationary period of ten (10) years will apply for those faculty members who are deemed close to achieving the standards for promotion but who may need additional time to secure research funding, or significant teaching or clinical accomplishments.”

“Faculty must receive the support of the Department Chair to continue on the tenure track for additional years beyond seven.”

COM Guidelines

“Every faculty member has an annual written evaluation by the Department Chair, which will address mission assignment and annual performance.”

“Progress toward promotion should also be addressed annually.”

“In addition, assistant professors will undergo a mid-cycle review at the end of the 3rd year and end of the 6th year to address progress toward promotion and tenure.”

The 6th year review is conducted by the College T&P Committee.

COM Process Issues

Three outcomes are possible:1. Candidate is viewed as “on track” toward

tenure and promotion and proceeds with submission of T&P application.

2. Candidate is viewed as “not on track” for T&P. Candidate may submit a T&P application but if

unsuccessful will receive a notice of non-renewal. Candidate may be considered for a non-tenure track

position, if one is available.

3. Candidate is deemed as “close to achieving the standards” for T&P but in need of additional time to secure accomplishments necessary for T&P.

Outcomes of the 6th Year Review

Is the current situation fair to PHHP faculty members in departments other than Biostatistics and Epidemiology?

Should PHHP consider extending the probationary period along the lines of COM?

Key Questions

Effect on “standards” for T&P◦ Will the bar be “raised” or “lowered”?

Impact on retention of current faculty◦ Positive, negative, or neutral

Effect on recruitment of new faculty◦ Positive, negative, or neutral

Impact on national reputation◦ Positive, negative, or neutral

Considerations in Extending the Probationary Period

Is there sufficient support to consider drafting new T&P guidelines for PHHP with a longer probationary period that would then be put to a vote of the faculty?

If so, should other changes to the PHHP T&P guidelines also be considered?

Next Steps

Tenure track◦ Distinction in research and teaching◦ Satisfactory performance in other areas

Multi-Mission track◦ Distinction in one area◦ Satisfactory performance in other areas

Focused/Single Mission track◦ Distinction in one assigned area

Promotional Tracks In COM