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DEMONSTRATED
ACHIEVEMENT CRITERIA
The
following criteria for demonstration of acceptable achievement in
academic rank within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
were determined by the faculty of the College. They apply to all
faculty members who meet
the academic and length of service requirements for promotion in
academic rank and tenure as outlined in the Criteria for
Appointment and Promotion to Academic Rank published in the Handbook
for Faculty & Professional Staff
Terminal Degrees
The
appropriate terminal degree for appointment to the academic ranks of
Associate Professor and Professor for the disciplines of biology,
chemistry, earth science, environmental sciences, geology,
mathematics, and physics is the Doctor of Philosophy or the Doctor of
Sciences in the respective area.
Exception can be made by the College in cases where a doctoral
program of a different designation clearly follows the traditional
pattern of a Doctor of Philosophy program.
Criteria for Tenure
In addition
to serving the required number of probationary years as specified in The
University of West Alabama Promotion and Tenure Process statement,
faculty members approved for tenure in the College of Natural Sciences
and mathematics, at a minimum, must meet the following requirements.
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They shall
possess the academic credentials for the necessary promotion in rank.
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They shall
have demonstrated a commitment to professional development by having
met the minimal criteria in the categories of teaching/advising,
scholarly/creative activities, and leadership/service required for
promotion to the next rank.
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They shall
perform an essential role in carrying out the current mission of the
College.
Adopted:
10/12/92
Revised:
11/18/96
DEMONSTRATED ACHIEVEMENT CRITERIA
I.
Teaching and Advising ActivitiesA.
Teaching Effectiveness
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Knowledge
of subject matter, including current developments in one’s
discipline (s).
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Ability
to plan and organize assigned courses, including preparing syllabi ,
selecting appropriate textbooks, and designing assignments that are
relevant to course content and objectives.
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Effective
classroom instruction, including presenting material in an organized
manner, using appropriate illustrations and audio-visuals, and
creating an atmosphere in which students feel free to ask questions
and express ideas.
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Clear
explanation of grading policies and expectations at the beginning of
course.
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Maintenance
of high academic standards.
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Fair
and timely evaluation of student performance, with the final grade
based on an adequate number of graded assignments.
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Providing
through conferences, individual assistance to students when needed.
B.
Academic Advising
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Availability
to academic advisees through regular and convenient office hours.
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Knowledge
of program requirements and academic regulations.
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Awareness
of advisees’ progress and needs.
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Sensitivity
to advisees’ abilities and academic goals.
C.
Recruitment
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Knowledge
of career opportunities for majors and minors.
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Identification
of potential majors and minors and appropriate communication with such
students.
Assessment of Teaching and Advising
Activities
In
order to qualify for promotion in rank, a faculty member is expected
to maintain a consistently high level of performance in teaching and
related activities appropriate to the rank in question.
The
performance will be assessed through course evaluations, through
relevant written comments of recent alumni and questionnaire response
from students completing degree requirements, and through the
chairpersons evaluations. Chairperson
evaluations may include classroom visitations as requested by the
faculty member or deemed useful by the chairperson.
II.
Scholarly/Creative Activity A.
Teaching-related research
Research
aimed at improving teaching skills or understanding of course subject
matter.
B.
Publications, Papers and Presentations
Academic
research leading to publication, papers, or presentations.
C.
Other Research
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Research addressing a community problem or concern.
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Research addressing a University issue.
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Research related to participation in professional and
organizations or programs.
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Research required for preparing grant applications.
Assessment
of Scholarly/Creative Activity
Scholarly
and creative activities are assessed through the Faculty Portfolio,
which contains documentation in the form of proposals, bibliographies,
outlines or drafts of current research, copies of publications or
papers, official programs, news accounts, or any other data that will
help to determine the nature and quality of the faculty member’s
research and creative efforts.
Promotion
in rank requires evidence of achievement in the following:
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III.
Leadership / Service
A.
University Service
1.
Institutional Service
Includes
grant writing and directing; University, College, Departmental or
Faculty Senate Committees; Faculty Senate officer or representative;
institutional representative advisor to student organization;
participation in organized student activity.
2.
Professional Affiliation and Service
Includes
membership and active participation [attending meetings, holding
office, presenting programs, etc., ] in appropriate professional
organizations, workshops, or competitions.
3.
Administration
Includes
administrative duties on University, College or Departmental level.
B.
Public Service
Includes
activities outside of the institution, such as consulting, public
lectures, representing the University at public functions, or on
municipal boards, etc.
Assessment
of Leadership/Service Activity
Leadership/Service
is assessed through the Faculty Portfolio, which includes
documentation in the form of letters of appointment to positions in
professional organizations, letters of appreciation for public
service, outlines of workshops presented, etc.
Promotion
in rank requires evidence of achievement in the following:
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