There are two levels of promotion review for PTK faculty members: Review to the middle/second rank (e.g., Senior Lecturer, Associate Research Professor) level and review to the highest/third rank) level (e.g., Principal Lecturer, Research Professor). Promotion to the next higher rank in a faculty classification is based on a PTK faculty member’s academic and professional qualifications and achievements in the categories of teaching, scholarship, program management/leadership, and/or service as specified in the unit’s AEP Policies and Procedures (AEP Guidelines, Section III.C.) and performance of duties set forth in their employment contract. Time in rank may be considered as a criterion for promotion eligibility but, by itself, is not sufficient to qualify a candidate for promotion.
For additional details, see the “Review Process” below, under “Information for the Candidate.”
Equity and Fairness in the Review Process
To encourage a fair and equitable review process for the candidate, the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs will send out a memo to all faculty review committees and administrators at each level reminding them of the importance of conducting a fair and unbiased evaluation (hereinafter, “the Equity Memo”) (a copy of the Equity Memo is included in the Appendix - TBD). Chairs of the Unit-level AEP review committees are to distribute the Equity Memo to the voting faculty at the inception of the review process. It shall be referenced prior to the evaluative meeting and whenever inappropriate discussions arise. In departmentalized Schools/Colleges, Associate Deans of Faculty Affairs and College Diversity Officers are encouraged to formally charge first level Unit AEP Review Committees prior to the review process, paying specific attention to equity-related issues. Additionally, College AEP Review Committees will receive a formal charge by the Office of Faculty Affairs and the College’s Equity Officer prior to its deliberations.
Procedures to Follow Observed Actions of Concern
Should faculty members of the AEP Review Committee witness others making inappropriate comments (e.g., remarks referencing cultural background, group membership, and/or personality traits) or violations of procedures, they are encouraged to raise their concern(s) during the meeting. Concerned faculty members may also discuss the issue confidentially with the AEP Review Committee Chair or the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs.