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Preparing for Promotion
Instructors & Clinical Faculty
Art Spisak, Associate Provost for Faculty AffairsJulie Masterson, CHHS Fellow, Faculty Development
Tracy Dalton, Sr. InstructorKaren Engler & Jill Oswalt, Clinical Associate Professors
CHHS New Faculty WorkshopsNovember 2, 2009
Know YOUR DEPARTMENT’s plan Prior to the promotion year, consider yearly
feedback carefully and systematically respond
Prepare your materials so that it is obvious that you have met the criteria. Make it easy on the reviewers.
Most Important Advice
Senior Instructor
An Instructor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and service at Missouri State University.
12 equated hour teaching load per semester
At least 5 years of full-time teaching at MSU Excellence in five general areas MSU Faculty Handbook focuses on teaching
and service; however, some departments may have expectations in scholarship/professional productivity, so….
Know YOUR DEPARTMENT’s plan
Minimum Criteria
Department head’s evaluations of applicant’s teaching capability and performance
Student evaluations, both quantitative and qualitative
Pre- and post evaluations to demonstrate an increase in knowledge and skills taught in the specific content area
Explanation of learning outcomes and successful student assignments or portfolios that are connected to the course goals
Peer reviews documenting student learning outcomes
Evidence of student success on learning outcomes
Examples include experiential learning, collaborative learning
Assignments such as hands-on practice with class demonstrations
Peer group work Self-analysis of writings and projects in class Lecture and discussion techniques Online course materials and design Use of other instructional technologies to
present concepts; to facilitate class organization and discussion: and to enhance learning
Use of effective modalities
Demonstrate leadership in curriculum development
Perform advisement duties Manage or coordinate grants or programs Other factors in the area of service that may
indicate commitment and leadership may be included ◦ Advising student organizations◦ Organizing events, conferences, or other activities
that contribute to the Missouri State University community
Leadership in teaching
Development of new courses or major revisions to existing courses
Evaluating and adopting new texts Use of technology to enhance learning (e.g.,
development of an online course)
Contributions to course/curriculum development
Service to the University in the form of consistent, active service on departmental, college, university committees.
Community engagement as professional opportunities allow.
Service in professional teaching organizations
Service
Clinical Faculty Ranks: Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant
Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Full Professor
Minimum requirements include specified degree levels and years of experience at Missouri State University
Evaluated in clinical education and service, with professional productivity optional
Demonstrate effectiveness in cultivating students’ knowledge and skill base, including entry level competencies
Make the relationship between academic curriculum (general and disciplinary) explicit so that students can integrate knowledge and skills for lifelong learning
Maintain appropriate professional credentials, including continuing education
Develop educated persons who are competent clinical professionals
Outstanding performance as a clinical educator◦ Judgments from students, peers, administrators,
colleagues◦ External recognition (and/or students receiving
external recognition)◦ Clinical outcomes research◦ Noteworthy advisement◦ Grants to support clinical education
Exceptional Modes or Qualities
Experiential learning◦ Service learning◦ Internships◦ Structured outreach activies◦ Application of clinical experiences to social issues◦ Multidisciplinary clinical or practice contexts
Exceptional Modes or Qualities
Accessibility◦ Beyond one’s typical assignments…◦ Distance learning◦ Online and continuing education for practitioners◦ Public lectures/workshops◦ Work with community agencies, health care
institutions to provide access to education, clinical interventions
◦ Develop other educational materials to increase accessibility
Exceptional Modes or Qualities
Diversity◦ Broaden students’ perspectives◦ Develop cultural sensitivity, cultural competence◦ Invite guest speakers who offer diverse
viewpoints◦ Establish clinical experiences in diverse settings◦ Provide exposure to clinical populations with
special needs
Exceptional Modes or Qualities
FH says that goals/criteria for evaluation of service are identical to faculty with standard appointments
Service
Clinical faculty may be evaluated on professional productivity/research for promotion.
Areas include contributions of knowledge to discipline, application of clinical expertise to local service provision, transmission, and involvement of students in clinical scholarly activities
Professional Productivity/Research
Translates new knowledge in measurable improvements in clinical practice and outcomes
Translates clinical practice into new knowledge Disseminate knowledge through peer-reviewed
and non-peer-reviewed venues Participation in thesis committees Reviewer for funding agency Collaboration on clinical research Development of national recognized clinical
service or practice standard
Contributes knowledge to discipline
Field assessments Employer surveys Client/patient surveys Recognition by professional peers in the
form of awards, requests for service, commendations, citations, etc.
Expert clinical service to local community
Undergrad or graduate students involved in professional practice activities
Undergrad or graduate students involved scholarly activities
Involvement of students
Submit portfolio to dept. personnel committee (typically early October)
Dept. committee reviews and submits recommendation to Dept. Head
DH submits reviews and submits recommendation to Dean
Dean reviews and submits recommendation to Provost
Provost notifies candidate of approval or non-approval
Follows university tenure/promotion calendar
Application form Criteria used (department specific) Curriculum Vitae (Digital Measures/Activity
Insights) Statement of Philosophy of Teaching (Sr.
Instructor) or Personal Summary Statement (Clinical Faculty)
Yearly Performance Reviews from Departmental Personnel Committee, Department Head, and Dean (for the current year and the previous four years that are being evaluated)
NOTE: External reviews are not required
Portfolio Contents
Teaching◦ List of courses taught with enrollment numbers ◦ Illustrative syllabi for all courses taught ◦ Summary report of student evaluations with samples of
students evaluations (do not include all student evaluations, but have available in the event they are requested)
◦ Samples of class handouts and other curricular-related materials (e.g., exams, course assignments, etc.)
◦ Examples of course and curricular development ◦ Other artifacts that may indicate leadership in the area of
teaching Service Professional Productivity
Supporting Materials for Portfolio