Advancement by Tracks

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Tenure Track

Clinical Scholar Track

Research/Scholarship

Research/Scholarship

Although independent research will not always be evident, the individual should have demonstrated involvement in high quality research which has been accepted for publication or is published in peer-reviewed national journals

Publication of clinical observations, reviews, or analytic studies in peer- reviewed journals that contribute new knowledge or organizes, synthesizes, and conveys existing knowledge in a way that enhances the practice of medicine or educational practice.

Development of teaching materials, including new curriculum offerings, educational programs, textbooks, syllabi, computer programs, or video- tapes that significantly improve the method or quality of instruction at his or her hospital or the Medical School.

Education

There should be documentation of competence and growth in the candidate's skills of communications, including effective communication in teaching students.

Recognition by peers and students as an excellent clinical teacher. There should be documentation of competence and growth in the candidate's skills of communications, including effective communication in teaching students.

Applied Medical Science (if applicable)

Applied Medical Science (if applicable)

Recognition by peers and students as a health care professional committed to quality patient care or related patient service.

Recognition by peers and students as a health care professional committed to quality patient care or related patient service.

Service

Service

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Tenure Track

Clinical Scholar Track

Research/Scholarship

Research/Scholarship

When distinction in research is the primary basis for tenure, the candidate must also show, at a minimum, evidence of competence in teaching. When distinction in teaching is the primary basis for tenure, the candidate must also show, at a minimum, evidence of competence in research.

Continued development of teaching materials, including new curriculum offerings, educational programs, textbooks, syllabi, computer programs, or videotapes that make a unique contribution to quality and methods of teaching a given subject through the medical school and outside the local community.

AND/OR

Distinction in teaching requires documented evidence of innovation and effectiveness in educational research which have attracted national recognition.

Publication of clinical observations, reviews, or analytic studies in peer- reviewed journals that are recognized as authoritative and that influence the practice of medicine or educational practice.

Distinction in research is based upon:

1. A review of the candidate's publications, particularly those in national or international peer-reviewed journals.

Development of patented products and technology, new technology.

Evidence is sought that the work is scholarly, creative, and of high quality and significance, whether focused on laboratory endeavors, clinical investigations, or analysis, or synthesis of clinical observations and experience, or educational research.

2. Independence of research accomplishments.

Evidences of independence in research include:

3. External research funding from federal and other national granting agencies which sponsor programs in biomedical or educational research subject to peer review.

4. Participation in invited symposia, meetings, and lectures within a discipline.

5. Letters from authorities in the candidate's field of research, assessing the scientific contributions of the candidate and attesting to the candidate's national reputation for his or her research.

Development of patented products and technology, new technology where such products are preceeded by investigator- initiated, peer-reviewed research.

Education

Education

Teaching activities may occur in a variety of educational settings and formats, including: didactic presentations, lectures, seminars, conferences, tutorials, laboratories, base discussions, grand rounds, hospital and clinic rounds, patient care, surgical and other procedures, and continuing education.

Teaching activities may occur in a variety of educational settings and formats, including: didactic presentations, lectures, seminars, conferences, tutorials, laboratories, base discussions, grand rounds, hospital and clinic rounds, patient care, surgical and other procedures, and continuing education.

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Assessment of effectiveness in teaching and advising students is based upon:

Continuing exceptional and high-quality contributions to the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, postgraduate students or CME.

1. Review of course(s) taught, directed, or developed; a list of students and degree candidates for whom the faculty member has served as academic advisor.

Recognition of high-quality teaching (in the top 10% of Assistant Professors, for example) should be available from formal peer evaluations, student evaluations, or teaching awards. Impact and value of teaching

2. Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-doctoral levels, evaluated by the written statements and/or compiled ratings of students.

should be recognized beyond the local level, as demonstrated by invitations to teach in other hospitals, other medical schools, programs of professional societies, or continuing medical

3. Written statements by the Head of the Department, academic peers, and others familiar with the candidate's performance in teaching.

education courses.

4. Accumulation of above forms of evidence on teaching competence and excellence over a sustained period of time.

Assessment of effectiveness in teaching and advising students is based upon:

1. Review of course(s) taught, directed, or developed; a list of students and degree candidates for whom the faculty member has served as academic advisor.

2. Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-doctoral levels, evaluated by the written statements and/or compiled ratings of students.

3. Written statements by the Head of the Department, academic peers, and others familiar with the candidate's performance in teaching.

4. Accumulation of above forms of evidence on teaching competence and excellence over a sustained period of time.

Applied Medical Science (if applicable)

Applied Medical Science

Excellent reputation inside and outside the Twin Cities area as an authority in a clinical specialty, as demonstrated by patient referrals from outside the area, invited visiting lectureships, and memberships in professional societies.

Excellent reputation inside and outside the Twin Cities area as an authority in a clinical specialty, as demonstrated by patient referrals from outside the area, invited visiting lectureships, and memberships in professional societies.

* Participation in projects to monitor clinical outcomes.

* Nomination by the faculty peers.

* Participation in quality services - such as quality improvement with peer group.

* Clinical excellence would not be identified by a revenue metric.

* Program development would be considered as an achievement for promotion for clinical excellence.

* Advancement with distinction in clinical service would also be tied to the Department's educational program.

Service

Service

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.

PROFESSOR

PROFESSOR

Tenure Track

Clinical Scholar Track

Research/Scholarship

Research/Scholarship

A recommendation for promotion to Professor is made when an Associate Professor has fulfilled the criteria and standards for the rank of Professor as stated by the Medical School and the Department. The criteria and standards stated for promotion to Associate

Publication in peer-reviewed journals of analytic clinical studies, comprehensive clinical reviews, or textbooks and chapters that are recognized as exerting a major influence on the practice of medicine nationally; may serve as editor to textbooks or journals.

Professor will continue to be applicable during the intervening period of time. The proposal of a candidate for Professor will require evidence of additional academic, scientific, scholarly, and professional achievements beyond that accomplished for promotion to Associate Professor.

AND/OR

Additional accomplishments might include:

Development of original teaching materials, such as new curriculum offerings, educational programs, syllabi, video materials, or computer programs that are widely used not only locally but throughout the country.

1. The establishment of a training program for pre-and/or post- doctoral Fellows in a specific discipline.

2. Election to prestigious scientific and/or professional organizations which recognize excellence and significant scholarly academic contributions.

3. Letters from authorities attesting to the candidate's acknowledged national and international reputation and recognition of leadership in his/her field, letters from prominent senior faculty members at other universities assessing the candidate's qualifications for promotion to the rank of Professor.

Education

Education

Continued effectiverness in teaching

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Recognition for being among the very best teachers (top 10% of Associate Professors,

for example) for medical students, residents, specialty fellows, or CME attendees. Impact of superb teaching should be apparent locally and nationally as demonstrated by invitations to teach in specialty societies and national CME courses, by invitations to serve as visiting professor or named lecturer.

Excellence in mentoring as evidenced by having mentored fellows or junior faculty through successful academic careers.

Applied Medical Science (if applicable)

Applied Medical Science

Acknowledged leader in the practice of clinical specialty.

Acknowledged leader in the practice of clinical specialty.

National reputation for superior accomplishments with a clinical specialty as demonstrated by invitations to membership or fellowship in prestigious professional societies, other academic recognitions or awards, and leadership role in department or hospital, as well as the testimonials of distinguished practitioners in the same field.

National reputation for superior accomplishments with a clinical specialty as demonstrated by invitations to membership or fellowship in prestigious professional societies, other academic recognitions or awards, and leadership role in department or hospital, as well as the testimonials of distinguished practitioners in the same field.

* Participation in projects to monitor clinical outcomes.

* Nomination by the faculty peers.

* Participation in quality services - such as quality improvement with peer group.

* Clinical excellence would not be identified by a revenue metric.

* Program development would be considered as an achievement for promotion for clinical excellence.

* Advancement with distinction in clinical service would also require participation in the Department's educational program.

Service

Service

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.

Service on University, local, national organization committees and leadership in University/national professional organizations.