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

Clinical Education

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

Special efforts in transmission of clinical expertise or research to a broad audience

Transmission

Undergrad or graduate students involved in professional practice activities

Undergrad or graduate students involved scholarly activities

Involvement of students

Promotion Process

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

Questions? Comments?