VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #F007

Military service with recognition for accomplishment (by rank, service medal, or other forms of service) is considered a nationally recognized accomplishment for the purpose of promotion to Associate Professor. 3.2.5 Professor Candidates for promotion to the rank of Professor must complete five full years of academic teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service at the rank of Associate Professor to be eligible to apply for promotion to the rank of Professor. In addition, promotion to the rank of Professor requires sustained performance at an outstanding level that is expected to receive the respect or recognition of accomplishment in the state and national academic and health care arenas. Promotion to the rank of Professor implies sustained outstanding accomplishments in each of the three areas listed below: • Area 1: Teaching o Sustained outstanding accomplishment in medical education within the College; o Sustained outstanding accomplishment in medical education recognized at the state or national level; and/or o Sustained outstanding accomplishment in medical education administration within the College and accompanied by accomplishments advancing medical education at the state or national level. • Area 2: Research and Scholarly Activity o Sustained outstanding accomplishments in meritorious research; and/or o Sustained outstanding accomplishments in scholarly activity. • Area 3: Service o Sustained outstanding accomplishment in college service consistently exceeding the level of annual expectation; o Sustained outstanding accomplishments in college service advancing the recognition of the College and the profession at the state or national level; and/or Military service with recognition for accomplishment (by rank, service medal, or other forms of service) is considered a nationally recognized accomplishment for the purpose of promotion to Professor. The list for accomplishments may also include outstanding contributions to the field of medicine, health policy, and/or science that are worthy in and of itself. 3.3 The Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee The Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee performs detailed reviews of nominee credentials, providing essential advice regarding each candidate’s suitability for promotion and/or tenure. The o Sustained outstanding accomplishment in local, state, national, or international settings that advance health or the profession with recognition.

VCOM Faculty Appointments and Promotion Policy

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