research, scholarship or publications. Faculty seeking such promotion may meet the minimum University requirements through (1) demonstration of effective librarianship; (2) successful completion of scholarly/creative activity which contributes to the discipline or field of study and offers promise for future achievement or peer-reviewed artistic/creative performances; and demonstrated participation in service activities appropriate to the discipline and the academic unit.
Promotion from the rank of Assistant Professor to the rank of Associate Professor requires (1) successful fulfillment of criteria at lower rank; (2) a demonstrated record of effectiveness; (3) a record of peer-reviewed publications and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study to the candidate's intellectual/artistic development, and the quality of the academic unit; (4) a record of professional service appropriate to the academic unit of the University; (5) promise of growth in librarianship, teaching, research, or artistic/creative activity; and (6) 5 years of full-time professional level experience.
For promotion to the highest academic rank, the librarian's academic achievements and professional reputation should be superior. This rank can be earned only by the faculty member who has demonstrated continued growth in, and has a cumulative record of effectiveness, substantial peer-reviewed publications and/or peer-reviewed creative achievement, professional contributions and service and 10 years of professional level experience.
Effectiveness in the respective professional library position is the primary criterion for granting promotion and tenure. Evaluation of scholarship and service will be based on such effectiveness, which includes up-to-date knowledge of the discipline demonstrated through planning and preparation of assignments and successful interactions with peers, students, and library administration. Also included would be effective teaching of library resources for undergraduates and research programs, and efficiency in the performance of library technical operations supporting instructional and research programs.
Faculty members are expected to make professional contributions through service to the academic unit and the University at large. Professional service includes responsible participation in instructional governance, successful service on committees, or advisement of students and student groups. It may also include designing and assisting in the development of new academic programs or performing paid or unpaid consulting work. Administrative and professional work on behalf of the academic unit or the University, for which there may be no specific compensation of assignment, may be regarded as service.
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