V. Professor

The minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion to the faculty in the rank of professor include the following:

  • The Person who is appointed or promoted to this rank must meet the criteria for Associate Professor;
  • An earned Doctoral Degree in Nursing or in a discipline appropriate to the position for which employed or distinguished qualifications as described in the University Policy on Appointment, Rank, Tenure and Promotion;
  • Evidence of continuing professional contributions to the field of associate degree nursing;
  • Represents University in a professional manner when collaborating with administrators and/or professionals and non-professionals in matters relevant to health related agencies, organizations and institutions throughout the state;
  • Ten years of full-time teaching experience (or its equivalent as determined by the academic unit and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs).

CRITERIA FOR GRANTING OF TENURE

  1. Must hold rank of Assistant Professor or be eligible for promotion to rank of Assistant Professor;
  2. Must display an ability to perform at high professional levels in areas which contribute to the mission of the University. Therefore, faculty members should exhibit the following; (as defined by the Faculty Handbook, Section 2.6, Promotion and Tenure: Policies and Standards).
  3. Professional Competence
  4. Scholarly Research or Creative Activity
  5. Professional Service
  6. Public Service
  7. Continuing Growth

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