Criteria for Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor
Assessment of the promotion application to Associate Professor will employ the criteria stated as well as the material generated during Division Personnel Committee (DPC) contract renewal reviews of the Candidate. Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the Associate Professor rank. A successful Candidate should have a significant record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth and recognition.
1. Research. A record of scholarly accomplishment, independent of the Candidate’s mentors, that is recognized at the National level. Scholarly activities in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences include basic and applied research aimed at improving human health through scientific discovery and research culminating in improved understanding of the discipline in the scientific and academic community.
Factors that will be considered include (but are not limited to) publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals, a record of peer-reviewed extramural funding for support of the Candidate’s research, participation in symposia, consulting, and letters of reference from acknowledged experts in the Candidate’s research field.
The following criteria should also be used in the evaluation.
a. A sustained annual record of publication as a primary or corresponding author in journals accepted as important in the Candidate’s field of research and/or
relevant journals with comparable impact factors to the important domain journals is expected.
b. Patent applications, disclosures, and other types of scholarly contributions that may not immediately be available in the public domain.
c. A record of approved funding that requires a proposal and is reviewed prior to approval will also constitute demonstration of research support. This includes competitive sources not limited to governmental and industrial sources. It is expected that the majority of the funding will be external to the University of Hawaii
system.
i. When participating as a co-investigator, objective evidence of the extent and importance of their role in the project must be provided.
d. Participation in symposia and associated presentations as well as invited lectures will be considered.
e. Letters of review solicited must be divided between evaluators familiar with the Candidate and their work and from those with no personal connection to the Candidate. The Candidate may submit a list of suggested reviewers with the final selection being determined by the department chair and/or CoP Administrators.
The experts must evaluate the quality and impact of the Candidate’s contribution against criteria set out here and any unique criteria in the CoP Contract Renewal
policy.
2. Teaching. A record of accomplishment in teaching at the undergraduate, professional and/or graduate levels, including formal classroom and/or laboratory
instruction and research instruction. The level of effort, quality, and originality of the Candidate’s teaching contributions and pedagogical innovation will be
considered.
Tools to be used include but are not limited to:
a. Formal teaching evaluations: these will be required and should be consistent with the accepted norms for the Department.
b. Peer reviews: It is expected that the Candidate will solicit brief teaching reviews from colleagues in the college and/or the University invited to observe lectures and review course material.
3. Service. A record of service to the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the College of Pharmacy, and some service at the State and National level. Participation in Departmental and CoP committees and activities, as well as service to National organizations and relevant government agencies will be considered.
Other engagement activities that contribute to the University and the mission of the Department will be considered, as well. Consulting is a form of service and may serve a key role in technology transfer and assist in the rapid development of new drugs which improve the national health. Other examples of relevant service include peer review of manuscripts submitted to National and International journals and service on grant review boards.
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FROM ASSOCIATE TO FULL PROFESSOR
NOTE: After reviewing the module, please complete the post-instructional survey.
1. Research. A record of scholarly accomplishment, independent of the Candidate’s mentors, that is recognized at the National level. Scholarly activities in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences include basic and applied research aimed at improving human health through scientific discovery and research culminating in improved understanding of the discipline in the scientific and academic community.
Factors that will be considered include (but are not limited to) publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals, a record of peer-reviewed extramural funding for support of the Candidate’s research, participation in symposia, consulting, and letters of reference from acknowledged experts in the Candidate’s research field.
The following criteria should also be used in the evaluation.
a. A sustained annual record of publication as a primary or corresponding author in journals accepted as important in the Candidate’s field of research and/or
relevant journals with comparable impact factors to the important domain journals is expected.
b. Patent applications, disclosures, and other types of scholarly contributions that may not immediately be available in the public domain.
c. A record of approved funding that requires a proposal and is reviewed prior to approval will also constitute demonstration of research support. This includes competitive sources not limited to governmental and industrial sources. It is expected that the majority of the funding will be external to the University of Hawaii
system.
i. When participating as a co-investigator, objective evidence of the extent and importance of their role in the project must be provided.
d. Participation in symposia and associated presentations as well as invited lectures will be considered.
e. Letters of review solicited must be divided between evaluators familiar with the Candidate and their work and from those with no personal connection to the Candidate. The Candidate may submit a list of suggested reviewers with the final selection being determined by the department chair and/or CoP Administrators.
The experts must evaluate the quality and impact of the Candidate’s contribution against criteria set out here and any unique criteria in the CoP Contract Renewal
policy.
2. Teaching. A record of accomplishment in teaching at the undergraduate, professional and/or graduate levels, including formal classroom and/or laboratory
instruction and research instruction. The level of effort, quality, and originality of the Candidate’s teaching contributions and pedagogical innovation will be
considered.
Tools to be used include but are not limited to:
a. Formal teaching evaluations: these will be required and should be consistent with the accepted norms for the Department.
b. Peer reviews: It is expected that the Candidate will solicit brief teaching reviews from colleagues in the college and/or the University invited to observe lectures and review course material.
3. Service. A record of service to the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the College of Pharmacy, and some service at the State and National level. Participation in Departmental and CoP committees and activities, as well as service to National organizations and relevant government agencies will be considered.
Other engagement activities that contribute to the University and the mission of the Department will be considered, as well. Consulting is a form of service and may serve a key role in technology transfer and assist in the rapid development of new drugs which improve the national health. Other examples of relevant service include peer review of manuscripts submitted to National and International journals and service on grant review boards.
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FROM ASSOCIATE TO FULL PROFESSOR
NOTE: After reviewing the module, please complete the post-instructional survey.