Proposals drafted by the Faculty Status and Promotion & Tenure Committees of the Faculty Senate

Senior II Promotion LevelProfessor of Practice

Faculty StatusTony Wilcox, Co-Chair '13Evan Gottlieb, Co-Chair '14Shirley Dodsworth '13Brian Haley '13Armelle Denis '14Albrecht Jander '14Vidyasagar Sathuvalli '15Wendy Hein '15Cheryl Middleton '15

Promotion & TenureHenri Jansen, Chair '13Donna Champeau '13David Trejo '14Nicole von Germeten '14Gary Delander '15Russ Karow '15

Committee Membership

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Instructors and Faculty Research Assistants

Key features of revision:1. Criteria for promotion to Senior II level2. Extend eligibility for promotion to part-time

instructors/FRAs3. Set the minimum length of time at Senior level

before being eligible for promotion to Senior II4. Include reference to eligibility for extended fixed-

term contracts

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Instructors

Promotion from the rank of Instructor to Senior Instructor may be considered after four years of full-time service, calculated from the hire date to December 31 of the calendar year prior to the promotion decision (promotion decisions are made in June of the following year). For part-time instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater, promotion to Senior Instructor may be considered after accumulating the equivalent of four years of full-time service in relation to the type of appointment (9 or 12-month). For fixed-term instructors with extended prior service, promotion to the rank of Senior Instructor cannot be made effective before the end of the third year of full-time service or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater.

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Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Instructors

To be promoted, a candidate must:• have a graduate degree appropriate to the assigned duties, or comparable

educational or professional experience;• have special skills or experience needed in the unit;• have an exceptional record of achievement in the assigned duties. Promotion to the rank of Senior II Instructor may be considered after four years of full-time service at the rank of Senior Instructor or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Senior Instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater. To be promoted, a candidate must have a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in assigned duties. Senior Instructors and Senior II Instructors are eligible for extended fixed-term contracts (see http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/sites/default/files/documents/general/fixed_term_contract.pdf).

The criteria for Teaching, Advising, and Other Assignments in this document can provide guidelines for documenting and evaluating the level of achievement. Promotions cannot be made from non-professorial to professorial ranks.

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Faculty Research Assistants

Faculty with non-professorial rank are hired in positions to meet units' specific needs. Criteria for promotion will therefore be specific to the candidate's position description. Promotion from Faculty Research Assistant to Senior Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after four years of full-time service, calculated from the hire date to December 31 of the calendar year prior to the promotion decision (promotion decisions are made in June of the following year). For part-time Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater, promotion to Senior Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after accumulating the equivalent of four years of full-time service in relation to the type of appointment (9 or 12-month). For Faculty Research Assistants with extended prior service, promotion to the rank of Senior Faculty Research Assistant cannot be made effective before the end of the third year of full-time service or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater.

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Faculty Research Assistants

To be promoted, a candidate must:• have a graduate degree appropriate to the field in which the research activities are performed, or

comparable educational or professional experience;• demonstrate a high level of competence, achievement, and potential in research, or serve

effectively in a position requiring high individual responsibility or special professional expertise;• demonstrate a high degree of initiative in research and leadership among research colleagues in

the department, as documented in authorship, management responsibilities, and creative approaches to research.

 Promotion to the rank of Senior II Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after four years of full-time service at the rank of Senior Faculty Research Assistant or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Senior Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater. To be promoted, a candidate must have a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in assigned duties. Senior Faculty Research Assistants and Senior II Faculty Research Assistants are eligible for extended fixed-term contracts (see http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/sites/default/files/documents/general/fixed_term_contract.pdf).

Oregon State University

Extended Fixed-Term Contracts Policy and Procedures

Academic FacultyExtended fixed-term contracts are generally available to employees in the following academic ranks who are appointed at a minimum of 0.75 FTE, have been in their position at least three (3) years, have made significant contributions to the University over a sustained period, and have passed the first promotion in rank: • Senior Instructor; • Associate and Full Professor (Extension); • Associate and Full Professor (Senior Research); • Associate and Full Professor (Clinical); and • Senior Faculty Research Assistant.

Oregon State University

Extended Fixed-Term Contracts Policy and Procedures

Academic FacultyAn extended fixed-term contract may generally be given to an employee in the academic rank of Instructor who is appointed at a minimum of 0.75 FTE, has been in his/her position at least three (3) years and has made significant contributions to the University over a sustained period. An employee in the Instructor rank is not required to have passed the first promotion in rank in order to be granted an extended fixed-term contract.

POLICY ON SALARY INCREASES FOR PROMOTION IN RANK

Policy

This policy covers promotions in rank to Senior Instructor, Senior Faculty Research Assistant, Associate Professor, and Professor.

The following increases will be used for promotions in academic rank effective on the following dates:• 6.5% on July 1, 1999• 8.0% on July 1, 2000• 10% on July 1, 2001 and thereafter.

The salary increase will be funded by the department and/or college, as is the current arrangement.

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Instructors

Promotion from the rank of Instructor to Senior Instructor may be considered after four years of full-time service, calculated from the hire date to December 31 of the calendar year prior to the promotion decision (promotion decisions are made in June of the following year). For part-time instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater, promotion to Senior Instructor may be considered after accumulating the equivalent of four years of full-time service in relation to the type of appointment (9 or 12-month). For fixed-term instructors with extended prior service, promotion to the rank of Senior Instructor cannot be made effective before the end of the third year of full-time service or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater.

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Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Instructors

To be promoted, a candidate must:• have a graduate degree appropriate to the assigned duties, or comparable

educational or professional experience;• have special skills or experience needed in the unit;• have an exceptional record of achievement in the assigned duties. Promotion to the rank of Senior II Instructor may be considered after four years of full-time service at the rank of Senior Instructor or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Senior Instructors at 0.50 FTE or greater. To be promoted, a candidate must have a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in assigned duties. Senior Instructors and Senior II Instructors are eligible for extended fixed-term contracts (see http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/sites/default/files/documents/general/fixed_term_contract.pdf).

The criteria for Teaching, Advising, and Other Assignments in this document can provide guidelines for documenting and evaluating the level of achievement. Promotions cannot be made from non-professorial to professorial ranks.

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Faculty Research Assistants

Faculty with non-professorial rank are hired in positions to meet units' specific needs. Criteria for promotion will therefore be specific to the candidate's position description. Promotion from Faculty Research Assistant to Senior Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after four years of full-time service, calculated from the hire date to December 31 of the calendar year prior to the promotion decision (promotion decisions are made in June of the following year). For part-time Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater, promotion to Senior Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after accumulating the equivalent of four years of full-time service in relation to the type of appointment (9 or 12-month). For Faculty Research Assistants with extended prior service, promotion to the rank of Senior Faculty Research Assistant cannot be made effective before the end of the third year of full-time service or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater.

Proposed Revised Criteria for Promotion of Faculty Research Assistants

To be promoted, a candidate must:• have a graduate degree appropriate to the field in which the research activities are performed, or

comparable educational or professional experience;• demonstrate a high level of competence, achievement, and potential in research, or serve

effectively in a position requiring high individual responsibility or special professional expertise;• demonstrate a high degree of initiative in research and leadership among research colleagues in

the department, as documented in authorship, management responsibilities, and creative approaches to research.

 Promotion to the rank of Senior II Faculty Research Assistant may be considered after four years of full-time service at the rank of Senior Faculty Research Assistant or the accumulation of its equivalent for part-time Senior Faculty Research Assistants at 0.50 FTE or greater. To be promoted, a candidate must have a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in assigned duties. Senior Faculty Research Assistants and Senior II Faculty Research Assistants are eligible for extended fixed-term contracts (see http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/sites/default/files/documents/general/fixed_term_contract.pdf).

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Academic Rank

(3)(b) CLINICAL FACULTY OR PROFESSOR OF PRACTICES: A NTTF (Non-Tenure Track Faculty) appointment for individuals with primary duties in the area of clinical instruction or professionally related community education/service. Clinical faculty or professor of practice members are licensed or certified professionals, or individuals in professional fields. The major responsibility involves the education of students/learners in academic and clinical settings, supervising clinical experiences, and/or engaging in professionally related community service. Scholarly activity may or may not be required. Ranks in this category in ascending order are assistant clinical professor, associate clinical professor, and clinical professor; or assistant professor of practice, associate professor of practice, and professor of practice.

Professor of Practice

From the Faculty Handbook:Guidelines for Clinical Faculty Appointments and Promotionhttp://oregonstate.edu/admin/aa/faculty-handbook-post–tenure-review#clinical

Position used in several colleges.

Gives a detailed description of the position, which we adapted for application to Professor of Practice.

Left out: dossier preparation guide-lines, which are expected to be similar.

Professor of Practice Track FacultyAs a Land Grant university, Oregon State University has as part of its mission the conduct of locally/regionally meaningful education, research, and community outreach and engagement. OSU’s deep collaboration with the communities it serves has earned it the Community Engagement designation by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Achieving the land-grant mission requires that some faculty be excellent educators and practitioners who can also effectively translate research to application in or with communities. Faculty members with significant responsibility for non-traditional education or community outcomes may be defined as professors of practice, and position titles include Assistant Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, and Professor of Practice. (continued…)

Professor of Practice Track Faculty

The practice-track classification is not limited to faculty members with an Extension assignment, nor should all Extension assignments be in this track. It is to be used only for faculty members whose primary work assignments are in professionally related community education and service, though scholarship and university service are also expected. Development of an independent research program is not essential though this may be appropriate in some instances, and most scholarship activities are expected to contribute to effective educational program delivery and research application at local or regional levels. Professor of Practice faculty members are not eligible for tenure, but are eligible for multi-year, rolling contracts at the Associate and Full Professor ranks.

Professor of Practice Scholarship and Creative Work

… ( 5-15% ) ……

The appropriateness and importance of the type of scholarship will vary with the expectations of the position. The principle of peer review and recognition becomes increasingly important as the faculty member progresses through academic ranks. In the case of Professor of Practice faculty, emphasis is placed on peer recognition as a professional practitioner in community settings. Peer recognition results from scholarly accomplishments that can take many forms. The order of examples is not intended to rank importance. Publication in peer-reviewed journals is the most traditional form of scholarship, but professor of practice-track publications might more commonly encompass description and evaluation of novel community-based professional practice or research application, program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive professional practice reviews, or case reports among others.

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Professor of Practice Scholarship and Creative Work

Authorship of extension publications, local or regional “practice” publications, book chapters, videotapes, other educational materials and electronic information delivery media is considered scholarly if it is either peer reviewed before dissemination or if there is evidence of its adoption and use by peers. Invited presentations, poster and podium presentations, and published abstracts at state and national levels are other examples of scholarship, provided that evidence of peer validation is provided. Documented impact due to local or regional adoption of practices developed through research activities is considered scholarship. Advising government agencies, industry, or professional groups are all considered evidence of scholarship. Authorship of a patent in the faculty member’s field is considered as evidence of creative scholarship.

Criteria for Promotion of Clinical, Practice, Research, Fixed Term Extension and Courtesy Faculty

Faculty with clinical, practice, senior research, fixed term extension, and courtesy appointments will be expected to meet the same criteria for advancement in professorial rank as those with regular tenure-line appointments. Given the nature of the appointments, commitments in some areas of responsibility may be greater than in others, but the criteria for scholarship will adhere to the same standard expected of faculty with regular tenure-line appointments. Additional background information on for clinical and practice faculty are is available at Guidelines for Clinical Faculty Appointments and Promotion and at Guidelines for Professor of Practice Appointments and Promotion.

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Professor of Practice

Questions raised:

1. Is a terminal degree required? No, but colleges can make that requirement. The intention is to appoint people because of their expertise in professionally related community service (similar to clinical).

2. Is this an alternative track for regular instructors? That depends on the instruction aspect of the position and if it is based on the professional related community service (similar to clinical).

3. Does this rank replace tenure-line positions? No, because the scholarly work requirement is 5-15% only, and tenure-line appointments have at least 15%, often more.

FACULTY RANKS

Employees of the Oregon University System are faculty, (academic or professional), and classified (support staff). OSU has adopted "Guidelines for Academic Appointments" that specify how faculty ranks are assigned. Copies of these guidelines can be accessed at the following website http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/policies.html.

Professorial Rank. Professorial ranks (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) are reserved for faculty whose responsibilities and positions carry the expectation of scholarly accomplishments. Expectations for each rank are given in Promotion and Tenure Guidelines (Chapter 8). Faculty with professorial rank include:

1. Regular faculty (paid all or in part by state accounts).

2. Senior Research faculty (fixed–term faculty paid entirely or primarily from research grants or contracts). Titles for these faculty are listed either as Professor (Senior Research) or Senior Research Professor; Associate Professor (Senior Research) or Research Associate Professor; and Assistant Professor (Senior Research) or Research Assistant Professor.

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3. Clinical faculty and Professor of Practice faculty. Titles for these faculty are listed as Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor or Professor (Clinical), Associate Professor (Clinical), Assistant Professor (Clinical); or Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, Assistant Professor of Practice or Professor (Practice), Associate Professor (Practice), Assistant Professor (Practice).

4. Extension faculty. Titles for these faculty are listed as Professor (Extension), Associate Professor (Extension), Assistant Professor (Extension).

5. Courtesy faculty — faculty not paid by OSU accounts, but who contribute to the mission of the University through teaching, research, or service.

6. Visiting faculty — visitors on leave from other institutions of higher education or the private sector and paid by OSU accounts.

7. Adjunct faculty — the term adjunct is used when a department chooses to recognize the contribution of an OSU faculty member who is employed by another unit within the University.

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Instructor, Senior Instructor, and Senior II Instructor. These ranks are used for faculty with primary responsibilities in instruction who hold positions that do not carry a substantial expectation for scholarly accomplishments. All faculty members with the rank of Instructor must be on fixed–term (non–tenure–track) appointments. Senior Instructors and Senior II Instructors may be granted tenure. Faculty Research Assistant, Senior Faculty Research Assistant, and Senior II Faculty Research Assistant. These ranks are used for key support faculty members engaged in research. The positions require bachelor’s degrees but not the doctoral degree or other terminal degree appropriate to the field in which the research is being conducted.

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