Understanding the Tenure Understanding the Tenure and Promotion Processand Promotion Process
Understanding the Tenure Understanding the Tenure and Promotion Processand Promotion Process
David Wm. ReedDavid Wm. ReedCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Texas A&M AgriLife ConferenceTexas A&M AgriLife Conference
20152015
Understanding the Tenure Understanding the Tenure and Promotion Processand Promotion Process
Understanding the Tenure Understanding the Tenure and Promotion Processand Promotion Process
Web Portal Promotion and TenureWeb Portal Promotion and Tenurehttp://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/promotion-tenurehttp://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/promotion-tenure
PowerPoint and Video will be postedPowerPoint and Video will be posted
Faculty WorkshopsFaculty Workshops
College, AgriLife Research and AgriLife ExtensionCollege, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension•New Faculty Orientation – General Overview procedure & processFall, Dean of Faculty & AgriLife Human Resources Orientation•Understanding the Tenure and Promotion ProcessJanuary, Texas A&M AgriLife Conference•Candidate Dossier Preparation WorkshopMarch, time and place TBA•Administrative Dossier Preparation WorkshopApril, time and place TBA•Administrative Check-Off List WorkshopAugust, time and place TBA
Dean of FacultiesDean of Faculties•Demystifying the Tenure and Promotion Process•Is this the Right Time or Not? Promotion to Full ProfessorUsually in March-April
Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial Ranks
Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial RanksEscalating Expectations Over TimeEscalating Expectations Over Time
•The peak keeps getting higherThe peak keeps getting higher•The climb keeps getting steeperThe climb keeps getting steeper
Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial Ranks
You don’t get to the top by just doing our job!You don’t get to the top by just doing our job!What is your “value added”?What is your “value added”?
What is your “impact” outside your job?What is your “impact” outside your job?How has your “scholarship” advanced your field?How has your “scholarship” advanced your field?
Understanding Promotion and/or TenureUnderstanding Promotion and/or Tenure•ExpectationsExpectations
•Gauging peer expectationsGauging peer expectations•Analysis of successful and unsuccessful Analysis of successful and unsuccessful dossierdossier•Analysis of College vs. AgriLife Analysis of College vs. AgriLife Research vs. AgriLife ExtensionResearch vs. AgriLife Extension
•Procedures and ProcessProcedures and Process•Who are the reviewersWho are the reviewers•Clocks and timelinesClocks and timelines•Early, Extensions and ExceptionsEarly, Extensions and Exceptions
In what areas will you be evaluated?In what areas will you be evaluated?As per, TAMU, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension rulesAs per, TAMU, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension rules
Teaching Research
ServiceExtension
The Dossier is organized around these areas of expectation.The Dossier is organized around these areas of expectation.
In what areas will you be evaluated?In what areas will you be evaluated?
TeachingTeachingSharing your knowledge with others through formal Sharing your knowledge with others through formal
classroom teaching and informal teaching (ex. guest lectures, classroom teaching and informal teaching (ex. guest lectures, short courses, special topics, graduate training).short courses, special topics, graduate training).
ResearchResearchOriginal scholarship and creative contributions.Original scholarship and creative contributions.
ExtensionExtensionExtension education/programming/teaching.Extension education/programming/teaching.
ServiceServiceContributions to your department, college, agency,Contributions to your department, college, agency,
university, societies, stakeholders, industry, public, etc.university, societies, stakeholders, industry, public, etc.
How do you know if your achievements How do you know if your achievements meet expectations?meet expectations?
Two Approaches to assess your achievements.Two Approaches to assess your achievements.
Peer ExpectationsPeer ExpectationsWhat are the expectations of the current administrators What are the expectations of the current administrators
and faculty?and faculty?
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsCompare your record to other facultyCompare your record to other facultyrecently promoted or not promoted.recently promoted or not promoted.
How do you determine the expectations of How do you determine the expectations of current administrators and faculty peers?current administrators and faculty peers?
Annual reviewAnnual reviewHead should indicate progress towards promotionHead should indicate progress towards promotion
Mid-Term ReviewMid-Term ReviewPay close attention to results, especially head &faculty committeesPay close attention to results, especially head &faculty committees
MentorsMentorsUtilize assigned mentorsUtilize assigned mentors
Seek-out mentorsSeek-out mentorsMock ReviewMock Review
Prepare your CV in dossier formatPrepare your CV in dossier formatSeek faculty reviewsSeek faculty reviews
Especially important for promotion to Professor Especially important for promotion to Professor
Don’t hesitate to contact me: [email protected]’t hesitate to contact me: [email protected]
Compare your record to other facultyCompare your record to other facultyrecently promoted or not promotedrecently promoted or not promoted
Analyzed and characterized the metrics of Dossiers over Analyzed and characterized the metrics of Dossiers over the 7 previous cycles 2009 to 2015the 7 previous cycles 2009 to 2015
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Let’s look at characteristics ofSuccessful Dossiers
•College Faculty
•Tenure track or tenured
•Promotion to Associate Professor + tenure
•Promotion to Professor
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure +tenure
ProfessorProfessor
TEACHINGTEACHING
Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.61.6 1.51.5
Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.31.3Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.534.53
Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.364.36% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 101%101%
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Mix
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure +tenure
ProfessorProfessor
TEACHINGTEACHING
Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.61.6 1.51.5
Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.31.3Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.534.53
Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.364.36% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 101%101%
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
<Undergrad>Grad
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate ProfessorProfessor+tenure +tenure
ProfessorProfessor
TEACHINGTEACHING
Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.61.6 1.51.5
Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.31.3Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.534.53
Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.474.47% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 101%101%
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Balanced mix
You don’t want to be < dept aver
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING
Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 3.2 6.9
Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 0.9 4.0Balanced
Mix
Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6.3 11.1
Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7.2 13.4
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
> Masters
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING
Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 3.2 6.9
Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 0.9 4.0
Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6.3 11.1
Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7.2 13.4
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
~2X>>PhD
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
PUBLICATIONS*Refereed Journal Articles 25 48Since Last Promotion 14 23Senior Author 10 17Graduate Student Authors 5 17Abstracts 31 46Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 6Books/Chapters 2 4Extension/Industry Pubs 1 4
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Balanced mix
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
PUBLICATIONS*Refereed Journal Articles 25 48Since Last Promotion 14 23Senior Author 10 17Graduate Student Authors 5 17Abstracts 31 46Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 6Books/Chapters 2 4Extension/Industry Pubs 1 4
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
~2X
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
PUBLICATIONS*Refereed Journal Articles 25 48Since Last Promotion 14 23Senior Author 10 17Graduate Student Authors 5 17Abstracts 31 46Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 6Books/Chapters 2 4Extension/Industry Pubs 1 4
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
~3X
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Graduate Student publishing is important
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
Refereed PublicationsRefereed PublicationsMinimumMinimum 1111 1616
MedianMedian 2121 4141
MeanMean 2525 4848
MaximumMaximum 6969 132132
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Use of median may be more accurate because is minimizes outliers
What is the range?
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My ProgramMeanMean
External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $784,644$784,644 $1,570,624$1,570,624
Internal CompetitiveInternal Competitive $118,301$118,301 $163,692$163,692
Non-CompetitiveNon-Competitive $90,826$90,826 $141,674$141,674
Total GrantsTotal Grants $971,029$971,029 $1,875,990$1,875,990
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
Total GrantsTotal Grants Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program
MinimumMinimum $58,588$58,588 $299,341$299,341
MedianMedian $748,632$748,632 $1,744,264$1,744,264
MeanMean $971,029$971,029 $1,875,990$1,875,990
MaximumMaximum $3,797,212$3,797,212 $4,580,914$4,580,914
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
Total External Total External Competitive GrantsCompetitive Grants
Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program
MinimumMinimum $8,135$8,135 $183,424$183,424
MedianMedian $634,800$634,800 $1,229,955$1,229,955
MeanMean $784,644$784,644 $1,570,624$1,570,624
MaximumMaximum $2,802,990$2,802,990 $4,112,268$4,112,268
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
A very comfortable region
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
A very comfortable region
Market other strengths – promotion is more than pubs and $s
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
All Faculty
Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure
ProfessorProfessor
Significant RecognitionSignificant RecognitionNeed
National Recognition
Awards and HonorsAwards and Honors 3 6National and InternationalNational and International** 4 9
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
**Society Officer, Editor, Fellow, Grant Reviewer, Invited Society Officer, Editor, Fellow, Grant Reviewer, Invited Speaker, Fulbright, etc.Speaker, Fulbright, etc.
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Comparison of Successful to Unsuccessful Dossiers
•College Faculty
•Tenure Track
•Promotion to Associate Professor + tenure
•Promotion to Professor
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate Professor Associate Professor and tenureand tenure
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)
TEACHINGTEACHING
Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.61.6 1.31.3
Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.01.0
Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.464.46
Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.634.63
% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 96%96%
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate ProfessorAssociate Professorand tenureand tenure
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)
GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING
Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 5 77
Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 4 22
Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6 77
Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7 66
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate ProfessorAssociate Professorand tenureand tenure
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=73) (n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)
PublicationsPublicationsRefereed Journal Articles 2525 1616Since Last Promotion 1414 88Senior Author 1010 77Graduate Stu. Authors 55 55Abstracts 3131 3636Non-Ref./Editor Review 22 33Extension/Industry Pubs 22 00
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty
Associate ProfessorAssociate Professorand tenureand tenure
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)
Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program
External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $784,644$784,644 $253,482$253,482
Internal CompetitiveInternal Competitive $118,301$118,301 $108,247$108,247
Non-CompetitiveNon-Competitive $90,826$90,826 $2,650$2,650
TotalTotal $971,029$971,029 $364,378$364,378
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty ProfessorProfessor
Promotion DecisionPromotion Decision
YesYes (n=47) (n=47) NoNo (n=2) (n=2)
TEACHINGTEACHING
Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.51.5 2.52.5
Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.31.3 0.20.2
Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.534.53 4.104.10
Dept AverageDept Average 4.364.36 4.494.49
% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 91%91%
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty ProfessorProfessor
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)
GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING SimilarSimilar
Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 10 1212
Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 7 66
Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 11 1212
Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 13 1313
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty ProfessorProfessor
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
Yes Yes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)
PublicationsPublications Similar
Refereed Journal Articles 4848 4646Since Last Promotion 2323 2323Senior Author 1717 1212Graduate Stu. Authors 1717 1010Abstracts 4646 5858Non-Ref./Editor Review 66 00Extension/Industry Pubs 33 44
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
College FacultyCollege Faculty ProfessorProfessor
Promotion Decision Promotion Decision
YesYes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)
Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program
External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $1,570,624$1,570,624 $480,460$480,460
Internal CompetitiveInternal Competitive $163,692$163,692 $192,217$192,217
Non-CompetitiveNon-Competitive $141,674$141,674 $116,804$116,804
TotalTotal $1,875,990$1,875,990 $789,480$789,480
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations
Comparison of College
AgriLife ResearchAgriLife Extension
Dossiers
Associate Professor
TAMUTAMUCollegeCollege
n=73n=73
AgriLifeAgriLifeResearchResearch
n=9n=9
AgriLifeAgriLifeExtensionExtension
n=18n=18
PUBLICATIONSRefereed Journal Articles 25 17 13Since Last Promotion 14 12 6Senior Author 10 9 8Graduate Stu. Authors 5 2 1Abstracts 31 37 16Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 7 2Books/Chapters 2 2 1Extension/Industry Pubs 2 3 23
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Professor
TAMUTAMUCollegeCollege
n=47n=47
AgriLifeAgriLifeResearchResearch
n=8n=8
AgriLifeAgriLifeExtensionExtension
n=16n=16
PUBLICATIONSRefereed Journal Articles 48 45 20Since Last Promotion 23 23 10Senior Author 17 10 7Graduate Stu. Authors 17 14 5Abstracts 46 61 33Non-Ref./Editor Review 6 2 3Books/Chapters 4 5 2Extension/Industry Pubs 3 6 41
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Associate Professor
TAMUTAMUCollegeCollege
n=73n=73
AgriLifeAgriLifeResearchResearch
n=9n=9
AgriLifeAgriLifeExtensionExtension
n=18n=18
Type Grants Grants To My ProgramExternal Competitive $784,644 $771,839 $321,312Internal Competitive $118,301 $320,486 $10,165Non-Competitive $90,826 $69,232 $48,960
Total Grants $971,029 $1,141,285 $400,709
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Professor
TAMUTAMUCollegeCollege
n=47n=47
AgriLifeAgriLifeResearchResearch
n=8n=8
AgriLifeAgriLifeExtensionExtension
n=16n=16
Type Grants Grants To My ProgramExternal Competitive $1,570,624 $1,635,653 $1,185,813Internal Competitive $163,692 $128,833 $38,173Non-Competitive $141,674 $755,280 $2,763,336
Total Grants $1,875,990 $2,519,765 $3,987,322
Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15
Understanding the Expectations for Understanding the Expectations for Successful Promotion and/or TenureSuccessful Promotion and/or Tenure
What are the “take-home” lessons?What are the “take-home” lessons?
Understanding the Understanding the Procedures and Process Procedures and Process
for Promotion and/or Tenurefor Promotion and/or Tenure
The Review Process The Review Process Who is reviewed by the “promotion and Who is reviewed by the “promotion and
tenure” process?tenure” process?• TAMU, AgriLife Research and Extension
adloc faculty• Permanent employees• Faculty with “Professor” in job title
o With or without a modifier, ex. Extension Specialist, Research, Instructional, etc.
• Lecturer to Senior Lecturer
The Review Process - Who Reviews WhomThe Review Process - Who Reviews WhomDepartmental Promotion and Tenure CommitteeDepartmental Promotion and Tenure Committee
Department Head & Resident DirectorDepartment Head & Resident Director (for AgriLife Research only) (for AgriLife Research only)
College and Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review College and Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review CommitteeCommittee
DeanDean
ProvostProvost
PresidentPresident Chancellor Chancellor (+BOR for tenure)(+BOR for tenure)
DirectorDirector
Vice-ChancellorVice-Chancellor
College AgriLife
VOTES - % YESVOTES - % YES** Associate ProfessorDepartment P&T Department P&T CommitteeCommittee
93% 89%
HeadHead 99% 96%College & Texas A&M College & Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review AgriLife Peer Review CommitteeCommittee
96% 92%
Dean or DirectorDean or Director 95% 96%
Which level is the toughest test to pass?Which level is the toughest test to pass?
Toughest?
*Average from Dossiers FY09-15, College and Agencies
Is this your “time”?Is this your “time”?
The Tenure and Promotion The Tenure and Promotion ClocksClocks
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ExtensionTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
Is this your “time”?Is this your “time”?
The Tenure and Promotion The Tenure and Promotion ClocksClocks
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ExtensionTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
TAMU Tenure ClockTAMU Tenure ClockAssistant to AssociateAssistant to Associate
ProbationProbation
PeriodPeriod
Mid-TermMid-Term
ReviewReview
Mandatory Mandatory ReviewReview
Evaluated Evaluated Summer FallSummer Fall
Last Last
YearYear
7 years7 years 20172017 20192019 55thth year year 20212021
6 years6 years 20162016 20182018 44thth year year 20202020
5 years5 years 20162016 20172017 33rdrd year year 20192019
4 years4 years 20152015 20162016 22ndnd year year 20182018
3 years3 years nana 20152015 Now!Now! 20172017
Mid-Term Review Year = Mid-Term Review Year = Calendar Year hired +3 = Calendar Year hired +3 = 2014 + 3 = 20172014 + 3 = 2017
Mandatory Year = Mandatory Year = Calendar Year hired + Probationary Period – 2 =Calendar Year hired + Probationary Period – 2 =2014 + 7 – 2 = 20192014 + 7 – 2 = 2019
For Fall 2014 HireFor Fall 2014 Hire
Mid-Term ReviewMid-Term Review• Required by TAMU and AgriLife ResearchRequired by TAMU and AgriLife Research
• ““RequiredRequired” for 7-year probationary period” for 7-year probationary period• ““EncouragedEncouraged” for 4-6 year probationary period” for 4-6 year probationary period
• Review Dept Committee, Head, Dean/DirectorReview Dept Committee, Head, Dean/Director
DecisionDecision• The mid-term review is a mentoring process. There is The mid-term review is a mentoring process. There is
no decision made.no decision made.•But, prior to the mandatory year, there can be “non-But, prior to the mandatory year, there can be “non-
reappointment”.reappointment”.
Promotion and Tenure ReviewPromotion and Tenure ReviewAssistant to Associate with tenureAssistant to Associate with tenure
DecisionDecision
Prior to Mandatory Year:Prior to Mandatory Year:YesYes = promotion and tenure granted = promotion and tenure grantedNoNo = decision is not terminal = decision is not terminal
Mandatory Year:Mandatory Year:YesYes = promotion and tenure granted = promotion and tenure grantedNoNo = notified by end of 6 = notified by end of 6thth year, that the 7 year, that the 7thth year will be the last year will be the last year.year.
FormulaFormulaWithin 5 years of appointment and prior to the 6Within 5 years of appointment and prior to the 6thth year, year,
e.g. Review in 5e.g. Review in 5thth year year(same as year of hire +7 -2)(same as year of hire +7 -2)
DecisionDecision•Recommend promotionRecommend promotion
•Recommend re-evaluation the following year.Recommend re-evaluation the following year.•Recommend non-reappointment, with 1 year to relocateRecommend non-reappointment, with 1 year to relocate. .
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion ClockClock
Assistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate Research ProfessorAssistant to Associate Research Professor
http://agrilifeas.tamu.edu/documents/129999a003.pdf
TimelineTimeline““Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,an Extension faculty member an Extension faculty member will annually be eligiblewill annually be eligible
for consideration at the next higher rank based onfor consideration at the next higher rank based onrecommendation of the designated unit head.”recommendation of the designated unit head.”
In PracticeIn PracticeThe timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife The timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife
Research timelines.Research timelines.
DecisionDecisionGuidelines are silentGuidelines are silent
The decision will be detailed in Director’s letterThe decision will be detailed in Director’s letter
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockAssistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate Professor
http://extensionemployees.tamu.edu/files/2010/06/faculty-promotion-extension-professorial-career-ladder_Guidelines.pdfhttp://extensionemployees.tamu.edu/files/2010/06/faculty-promotion-extension-professorial-career-ladder_Guidelines.pdf
TAMU TAMU Promotion to ProfessorPromotion to Professor
There is no “Clock”There is no “Clock”•Individual decidesIndividual decides
What is the “Norm”?What is the “Norm”?Historically, Historically,
•13 total years in rank ( av. 2009-2015)13 total years in rank ( av. 2009-2015)•6 years beyond promotion to Associate6 years beyond promotion to Associate
Is the decision terminal?Is the decision terminal?•NoNo
FormulaFormulaAfter 6 years in rank and prior to the 7After 6 years in rank and prior to the 7thth year, year,
~12 years total~12 years total
DecisionDecision•Recommend promotionRecommend promotion
•Recommend evaluation after 2 years (e.g. after year 8)Recommend evaluation after 2 years (e.g. after year 8)o Recommend promotionRecommend promotion
o Remain in rank (Remain in rank (it is possible for reconsideration laterit is possible for reconsideration later))o Non-reappointment; one year to relocateNon-reappointment; one year to relocate
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion to Professor Promotion to Professor
““Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,an Extension faculty member will an Extension faculty member will annually be eligibleannually be eligible
for consideration at the next higher rank based onfor consideration at the next higher rank based onrecommendation of the designated unit head.”recommendation of the designated unit head.”
In PracticeIn PracticeThe timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife The timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife
Research timelines.Research timelines.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockAssociate Professor to ProfessorAssociate Professor to Professor
Are there exceptions to normal requirements Are there exceptions to normal requirements in teaching, research and service?in teaching, research and service?
(http://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/12.01.99.M2.pdf, 4.5.4)(http://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/12.01.99.M2.pdf, 4.5.4)
TAMU: One can request evaluation based on a soleTAMU: One can request evaluation based on a sole criteria: criteria:•Gifted and productive master teacherGifted and productive master teacher•Exceptionally outstanding researcherExceptionally outstanding researcher•Unselfish, distinctive and outstanding serviceUnselfish, distinctive and outstanding service
Not commonly requested.Not commonly requested.One has to be truly “gifted” and “exceptional”.One has to be truly “gifted” and “exceptional”.
YesYes•TAMU: Requires approval of Head, Dean andTAMU: Requires approval of Head, Dean and Dean of Faculties Dean of Faculties•AgriLife Research: Special request to Head and DirectorAgriLife Research: Special request to Head and Director•AgriLife Extension: naAgriLife Extension: na•Usually 1 yearUsually 1 yearReasons:Reasons:
• Certain leaves w/o pay or service <50%Certain leaves w/o pay or service <50%• Serious illness or injurySerious illness or injury• Primary care of infant/child, close relative disable Primary care of infant/child, close relative disable
elderly or seriously ill.elderly or seriously ill.• Serious disruption beyond faculty members controlSerious disruption beyond faculty members control
Can you request an extension to Can you request an extension to Probationary Period?Probationary Period?
Can you request “early” evaluation for Can you request “early” evaluation for promotion?promotion?
YesYes
Is the decision terminal? Is the decision terminal? NoNo
Is it wise?Is it wise?•If the reward outweighs the risksIf the reward outweighs the risks•If you can handle the risk!If you can handle the risk!
•Ask yourself : Ask yourself : Why do I want to go up early?Why do I want to go up early?
Make sureMake sure•The candidate, independently and originally, has achieved the The candidate, independently and originally, has achieved the
standards and expectations of promotion, and standards and expectations of promotion, and •The candidate has a track record that demonstrates the ability The candidate has a track record that demonstrates the ability
to sustain that level of performance. to sustain that level of performance.
Thinking of Going up EarlyThinking of Going up Early
““Best Management Practice”Best Management Practice”
Request a preliminary evaluation.Request a preliminary evaluation.1.1.By a mentor or senior faculty that knows the system.By a mentor or senior faculty that knows the system.2.2.By the Departmental P&T Committee ChairBy the Departmental P&T Committee Chair3.3.By Head, possibly discuss at Annual ReviewBy Head, possibly discuss at Annual Review4.4.Visit with the Associate Dean for Faculty DevelopmentVisit with the Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Mentoring Beyond the DepartmentMentoring Beyond the Department
Faculty WorkshopsFaculty WorkshopsCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences•New Faculty Orientation – General Overview procedure & processFall, Dean of Faculty & AgriLife Human Resources Orientation•Understanding the Tenure and Promotion ProcessJanuary, Texas A&M AgriLife Conference•Candidate Dossier Preparation WorkshopMarch, time and place TBA•Administrative Dossier Preparation WorkshopApril, time and place TBA•Administrative Check-Off List WorkshopAugust, time and place TBA •One-on-one MentoringCV review, dossier review anytime.
GOAL: May you never be able to say:GOAL: May you never be able to say:
““I wish I had been told”I wish I had been told”