Faculty

Faculty Handbook
Chapter V: Faculty Appointments and Promotions and
Non-Faculty Titles

FULL-TIME FACULTY

The following academic appointments to the full-time faculty of Mount Sinai School of Medicine are available to full-time employees of Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

1. Academic Track

   The Academic Track is designed for faculty whose principal activity is scholarship at the highest level based upon original research related to basic investigations of normal biologic processes or disease, clinical investigation, health services research, public health or medical education.

   It is expected that Academic Track faculty at each rank will compare favorably with the foremost investigators in their fields and will publish in peer-reviewed journals of excellent quality. Evaluation of a candidate's publication record will extend beyond the first and last authorship positions and will include the candidate's significant contributions as a middle author. Faculty in this track should also contribute as excellent teachers of medical and graduate students by participating in the School's curricula and by mentoring students, residents and fellows. Those who engage in clinical care must be excellent physicians.

   It is expected that as faculty advance in their academic careers, they will demonstrate increasing service and leadership in administrative and policy-making functions of the institution and the broader scientific and medical communities. Significant participation in and contributions to major institutional committees that are critical to the mission of the school and its affiliated hospitals (such as Institutional Review Board, Admissions Committee, Medical Board) will be given consideration when faculty are under review for promotion. Additionally, outstanding service in a significant administrative role (such as Vice-Chair, Training Program Director) will also be considered during promotion review.

   Success in this track will be fostered through an earnest effort by Chairs and senior faculty to guide each junior faculty member, provide the opportunity for scholarly achievement, and encourage choices that will enhance internal and external recognition in his or her field.

   Faculty in the Academic Track are expected to possess doctoral degrees and to have completed their academic training.⁴

   1. Instructor

      Qualifications: Appointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have shown potential for academic achievement based upon their training, publications, and possibly entry level extramural funding.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position will be at the discretion of the Department Chair⁵. The term of appointment is one year.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least six months prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If fewer than six months remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of six months from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended six months beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      If the Chair wishes to reappoint the individual, the maximum aggregate time at this rank will be three years.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time during these three years, promote the individual to the rank of Assistant Professor in any track.

   2. Assistant Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have demonstrated scholarship and the potential for independence in clinical or basic research. Those who are clinicians should provide evidence of excellent patient care.
      
      

      1. Scholarship - Candidates should have an early track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
         
         
      2. Research - Candidates should be engaged in or be prepared to embark on careers as independent scientific investigators. They must have sufficient education, training, practical experience and demonstrated competence to be poised to compete for extramural funding for their research.
         
         
      3. Education - Candidates should show evidence of teaching skills and commitment to teaching in the research and/or clinical arenas. Innovation in and development of educational programs will be considered. Candidates at this rank have the opportunity to establish a teaching portfolio that will serve as the foundation for future consideration as an educator in this track.
         
         

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position are at the discretion of the Department Chair⁶. The initial term of appointment is four years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least one year prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than one year remains until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of one year from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided. In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      If the Chair wishes to reappoint the individual, the second term of appointment will be three years in length, for a maximum aggregate of seven years at this rank.

      Track switching will be permitted during the first term of appointment as an Assistant Professor. Track switching after the first term will require detailed justification by the Department Chair and approval by the Dean. Track declaration must be made before a Chair recommends promotion, and cannot be changed once the promotion process is initiated.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

      Grandfathering Provisions: For Assistant Professors appointed under the old appointment and promotion methodology:
      
      

      1. Term of Appointment: Appointment is for a term of three years. Maximum aggregate time at rank is nine years.
         
         
      2. Reappointment: At the end of the first and second terms of appointment, the Chair may reappoint the individual to this position. At the end of each term, the Chair may also appoint the individual to the position of Assistant Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track or the Research Track.
         
         
      3. Promotion: The Chair may, at any time during the nine years, recommend to the Committee on Appointments and Promotions promotion to the position of Associate Professor in any track. Track declaration must be made before a Chair recommends promotion. Upon initiation of the promotion process or upon track switching, the faculty member will become subject to the track switching provisions in the new appointment and promotion methodology.
         
         

   3. Associate Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have demonstrated national recognition in research and/or teaching, with a record of scholarly contributions that are widely known, original and potentially ground-breaking. Candidates must be recognized by the School and Department as having potential for continued growth as well as promise for eventual promotion to the rank of Professor in the Academic Track. In addition to meeting the qualifications outlined for more junior levels, faculty at this rank are expected to demonstrate skills and accomplishments that include:
      
      

      1. Scholarship - Candidates should demonstrate innovative conceptualization of or novel solutions to biomedical issues or to education. Candidates should appear as first or senior author in publications in peer-reviewed journals of high quality. For candidates whose scholarly work is in education, original contributions in excellent journals for educators will be required. Textbook chapters, analytic studies, development of teaching materials and faculty development efforts may also be presented as evidence of scholarship. Invited presentations at national meetings may be considered as further evidence of growing recognition in the field of expertise.
         
         
      2. Research - Candidates involved in basic or clinical investigation must exhibit a record of sustained success in obtaining extramural grant support from the National Institutes of Health and other agencies. Additional evidence of stature in the field may include participation in professional consultative bodies such as study sections at the National Institutes of Health.
         
         
      3. Education - Candidates should demonstrate excellence as teachers and role models for students and/or house staff and/or postdoctoral fellows. Participation in curriculum development and innovative educational methods will also be is considered as evidence of teaching excellence.
         
         
      4. Service - Candidates should have a solid record of exemplary citizenship within the institution, with evidence of important contributions as a faculty member in furthering the missions of the department/center, School and Hospital. Participation on institutional committees, with emerging evidence of leadership abilities, should be demonstrated. Active involvement in professional organizations as a committee member or officer also constitutes important evidence of service.
         
         

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position are upon recommendation by the Department Chair, with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. The initial term of appointment is five years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least one year prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than one year remains until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of one year from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      If approved, the second term of appointment will be four years in length, for a maximum aggregate time at this rank of nine years.

      Following the initial appointment or promotion to this rank, track switching will be allowed only for compelling reasons, upon recommendation by the Chair and approval by the Dean. In all cases, track switching will only be allowed for highly productive faculty who will continue to contribute to the departmental and institutional missions.

      Tenure: Associate Professors in the Academic Track are eligible to be considered for tenure at any time, including at the time of appointment/promotion to this rank. Eminently qualified faculty should be considered for tenure at the earliest possible time. If an untenured Associate Professor is a candidate for reappointment, consideration for tenure will take place simultaneously with the reappointment process.

      Consideration for tenure requires not only that candidates fulfill all of the requirements for Associate Professor, but also that they demonstrate the ability for continued superior productivity and leadership in their field, as well as demonstrable excellence in the dissemination of knowledge.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend qualified faculty for promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure (see preceding section) or to the rank of Professor.

      Grandfathering Provisions: Implementation of the new appointment and promotion methodology will proceed in the following manner for Associate Professors appointed or promoted under the old methodology:
      
      

      1. Completion of Current Term: If the effective date of the new methodology occurs when less than one year remains in the faculty member's current term, and the faculty member has not received notice of non-reappointment, he/she will be reappointed for a new five-year term when the current term ends.
         
         
      2. Track Switching: Track declaration must be made before a Chair recommends promotion. Upon initiation of the promotion process or upon track switching, the faculty member will become subject to the track switching provisions in the new appointment and promotion methodology.
         
         
      3. Reappointment: Faculty will be eligible to be considered for one additional five-year term, regardless of the number of years at rank. Upon reappointment, Associate Professors must be considered for tenure.
         
         
      4. Tenure: Qualified faculty may at any time be considered for tenure.
         
         
      5. Promotion: Qualified faculty may at any time be proposed for promotion to Professor.
         
         

   4. Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have attained international recognition for academic excellence and who compare favorably to the foremost leaders in their fields. In addition to meeting the qualifications outlined for more junior levels, faculty at this rank are expected to demonstrate skills and accomplishments that include:
      
      

      1. Scholarship - Substantive and continuous publication in highly regarded, peer-reviewed journals is required. The quality of publications, particularly related to the development of new concepts, will be a primary consideration. The number of articles and their temporal distribution should provide evidence of a continuous high level of productivity. For individuals whose scholarly work is in education, original contributions that receive national/international recognition and result in publications in the highest quality journals for educators as well as in invited presentations at premiere professional meetings will be used as criteria.
         
         
      2. Research - Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in scientific investigation over a sustained period of time, resulting in highly significant, innovative contributions to the field of study. Candidates engaged in basic or clinical research should have a demonstrated ability to maintain a scholarly research program as principal investigator funded in large part by external agencies such as the NIH.
         
         
      3. Education - Candidates should contribute with excellence as teachers. There must be demonstrated capacity to attract degree candidates and/or postdoctoral fellows and to provide comprehensive academic mentoring to guide trainees' research and scholarly endeavors. Candidates must show evidence of being significant academic role models; success of former students in becoming independent investigators is an example of an important indicator of success.
         
         
      4. Service - Distinguished service and leadership in administrative, committee or policy-making functions of the institution are important for appointment at this rank. Election to an office in, or receipt of awards from, leading national or international scientific societies would provide additional evidence of international stature.
         
         

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position are upon recommendation by the Department Chair, with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. For untenured Professors, the initial term of appointment is five years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least two years prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than two years remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of two years from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended two years beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      If approved, the second term of appointment will be five years in length, for a maximum aggregate time at this rank of ten years for untenured faculty.

      Tenure: Any candidate who does not have tenure when he/she is proposed for appointment or promotion to the rank of Professor in the Academic Track shall be considered for tenure in conjunction with the appointment or promotion process.

      An untenured Professor in the Academic Track should be proposed for tenure when all qualifications are met, at any time during his/her term of appointment.

      Any candidate who does not have tenure when he/she is proposed for reappointment to the rank of Professor in the Academic Track shall be considered for tenure in conjunction with the reappointment process.

      Consideration for tenure requires not only that candidates fulfill all of the requirements for Professor, but also that they demonstrate the ability for continued superior productivity and leadership in their field, as well as demonstrable excellence in the dissemination of knowledge in research, educational or clinical settings.

      Conversion to Part-Time: See Section 6-c in "Part-Time Faculty" (this chapter), for discussion of conversion from full-time to part-time status.
      
      

2. Clinician and/or Educator Track

   The Clinician and/or Educator Track is designed for faculty who spend a significant part of their professional activities in clinical practice and/or education, and whose scholarship is focused in these areas rather than in basic investigation. While an excellent physician may be a significant generator of clinical revenues, scholarship rather than income-earning ability is of primary concern. A candidate for appointment or promotion in this track will be evaluated by the aggregate of his/her contributions as a clinician, scholar and teacher. The relative contribution in each area for the successful candidate may differ.

   Although all faculty are expected to be competent as teachers, excellence in educational activities may be considered as a primary criterion for promotion in the Clinician and/or Educator Track. Faculty from basic science departments whose primary activity is teaching rather than research will be eligible for appointment in this track.

   Evaluation of a candidate's publication record will extend beyond the first and last authorship positions and will include the candidate's significant contributions as a middle author.

   It is expected that as faculty advance in their academic careers, they will demonstrate increasing service and leadership in administrative and policy-making functions of the institution and the broader scientific and medical communities. Significant participation in and contributions to major institutional committees that are critical to the mission of the school and its affiliated hospitals (such as Institutional Review Board, Admissions Committee, Medical Board) will be given consideration when faculty are under review for promotion. Additionally, outstanding service in a significant administrative role (such as Vice-Chair, Training Program Director) will also be considered during promotion review.

   Faculty in the Clinician and/or Educator Track are expected to possess doctoral degrees and to have completed their academic training.⁸

   1. Instructor

      Qualifications: Appointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and/or education of medical and/or graduate students and/or postdoctoral trainees, with potential to contribute as scholars.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position will be at the discretion of the Department Chair.⁹ The term of appointment is one year.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least six months prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If fewer than six months remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of six months from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended six months beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted. However, continued reappointment beyond three years in the aggregate must be justified by the Chair and approved by the Dean.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, promote the individual to the position of Assistant Professor.

   2. Assistant Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in clinical practice and/or education within an academic community, and who possess the ability to integrate teaching and scholarship on an ongoing basis into the practice or learning of medicine and science:
      
      

      1. Clinical Care - Candidates must show evidence of superior competence in their medical practice. They should be perceived by other physicians in the institution and community as a source of excellent care for patients.
         
         
      2. Scholarship - Scholarship includes the sustained publication and/or presentation of clinical observations, reviews, analytic studies, textbook chapters, state-of-the-art clinical practice, reviews and/or development of teaching materials, and faculty development. Scholarship can also include the design of programs of excellence in delivery of clinical care, innovative methods of care and integration of teaching into clinical practice. Participation in research, e.g., a significant role in clinical trials, may also be considered. Development of new programs of clinical care and support of such programs by service or research grants will be considered. The development and dissemination of materials such as clinical practice guidelines and care maps at the local level as well as design and participation in quality assurance and improvement of care would be required as a demonstration of ongoing scholarship.
         
         
      3. Education - Candidates should have integrated time to teach within the practice of medicine or other scholarly activities on a regular and on-going basis. They should be recognized as superior teachers by peers and students as judged by evaluations submitted by trainees. Innovation and development of educational programs and grant support of such programs will also be considered. Candidates at this rank have the opportunity to establish a teaching portfolio that will serve as the foundation for future consideration as an educator in this track.
         
         

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to the rank of Assistant Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track are at the discretion of the Department Chair.¹⁰ The term of appointment is one or three years, at the discretion of the Chair.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment. Reappointment may be for one or three years, at the discretion of the Chair. There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      • For Assistant Professors with One-Year Terms of Appointment: In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least six months prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If fewer than six months remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of six months from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended six months beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      • For Assistant Professors with Three-Year Terms of Appointment: In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least one year prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than one year remains until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of one year from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend the faculty member for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

      Grandfathering Provisions: Implementation of the new appointment and promotion methodology will proceed in the following manner for Clinical Assistant Professors appointed or promoted under the old methodology:
      
      

      1. Title: The "Clinical" modifier will be dropped from the title of all Clinical Assistant Professors.
         
         
      2. Completion of Current Term: Faculty appointed as Clinical Assistant Professors will complete their current one-year term of appointment. If they do not receive timely notice of non-reappointment, they will automatically be renewed for one additional one-year term.
         
         
      3. Reappointment: If a Chair wishes to reappoint a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in the Clinician and/or Educator Track, the first as well as subsequent reappointments under the new methodology may be for either a one-year or a three-year term, at the Chair's discretion.
         
         
      4. Promotion: Qualified faculty may at any time be proposed for promotion to Associate Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track.
         
         
   3. Associate Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment to this level may be extended to faculty who have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, scholarship, or teaching. Clinician candidates should be acknowledged leaders in clinical care at the local level, with established regional reputations as excellent clinicians and/or educators. Candidates should be active participants in institutional and departmental committees, making significant contributions at both levels. In addition to meeting the qualifications outlined for more junior levels, faculty at this rank are expected to demonstrate skills and accomplishments in some or all of the following areas:
      
      

      1. Clinical Care - The candidate must be acknowledged as an excellent clinician in his/her field. An established reputation among physicians both at MSSM and regionally as a resource for truly excellent care can be demonstrated by: awards; invitations to speak on clinical subjects; success in the care of other physicians' patients; general reputation on clinical subjects. An increasing volume of cases should reflect the candidate's expanding referral patterns and broadening catchment area.
         
         
      2. Scholarship - The candidate should show evidence of successful dissemination of scholarly information at the regional and national levels. Scholarship can be evidenced by mastery of fields of clinical medicine through continued publication and/or presentation of clinical observations, reviews, analytic studies, textbook chapters, state-of-the-art clinical practice, reviews and/or development of teaching materials, and faculty development. Demonstration of scholarship may also include publications and/or presentations resulting from: research; development of highly innovative clinical programs with leadership in those programs; development or introduction of new methods of delivery of care; development of innovative methods of assessing quality and outcomes; development of new techniques, instruments or procedures; a significant role in clinical trials and/or outcome studies; and/or outcome studies; and leadership roles in clinical teaching. For candidates whose scholarly work is in educational research, original contributions that receive national/international recognition and result in publications in the highest quality journals for educators as well as in invited presentations at premiere professional meetings will be used as criteria.
         
         
      3. Education - The candidate should integrate excellent teaching into the clinical practice of medicine or as a central part of his/her duties in a basic science department. Teaching responsibilities and levels of leadership should parallel the growth in clinical or departmental leadership. The candidate should be seen as an excellent teacher in the programs or courses in which he/she participates, as judged by evaluations submitted by trainees and, if teaching is the primary criterion being used for promotion, by submission of a teaching portfolio. Innovation and development of educational programs and grant support for such programs will also be considered. Teaching and/or clinical awards may be used to demonstrate excellence. Mentoring of students/residents is important. The candidate should be able to demonstrate his/her educational contributions through a formal teaching portfolio or publication of peer-reviewed teaching materials. Significant administrative responsibility for a successful student or resident training program and service on national committees or in organizations involved in education of students, residents or fellows will also be highly valued.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to the rank of Associate Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track are upon recommendation by the Department Chair, with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. The term of appointment is five years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least one year prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than one year remains until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of one year from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      Tenure: Under exceptional circumstances, Associate Professors in the Clinician and/or Educator Track may be considered for tenure. Consideration for tenure requires not only that candidates fulfill all of the requirements for Associate Professor, but also that they demonstrate the ability for continued superior productivity and leadership in their field, as well as demonstrable excellence in the dissemination of knowledge in clinical and educational settings.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend exceptionally qualified faculty for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure (see preceding Tenure section) or to the rank of Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track.

      Grandfathering Provisions: Implementation of the new appointment and promotion methodology will proceed in the following manner for Clinical Associate Professors appointed or promoted under the old appointments and promotions methodology:
      
      

      1. Title: The "Clinical" modifier will be dropped from the title of all Clinical Associate Professors.
         
         
      2. Completion of Current Term: Faculty appointed as Clinical Associate Professors will complete their current three-year term of appointment. If the effective date of the new appointment and promotion methodology occurs when less than one year remains in the faculty member's current term, and the faculty member has not received notice of non-reappointment, he/she will be reappointed for a new, five-year term when the current term ends.
         
         
      3. Reappointment: A Chair wishing to recommend reappointment of a faculty member at the Associate Professor level in the Clinician and/or Educator Track may do so for a five-year term.
         
         
      4. Notification Requirements: Written notice of non-reappointment must be given at least one year before the end of the current term.
         
         
      5. Tenure: Qualified faculty may be considered at any time for tenure.
         
         
      6. Promotion: Qualified faculty may at any time be proposed for promotion to Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track.
         
         
   4. Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who possess a record of outstanding performance as clinicians or teachers and have assumed significant leadership roles in clinical care, teaching and scholarship. Clinicians should be widely recognized at the regional and national levels as important leaders in the organization and delivery of clinical care.
      
      

      1. Clinical Care - Candidates should be widely perceived as outstanding Master Clinician role models. They should be actively sought after on an institutional, regional, and national level for their clinical expertise. If their scholarship includes a specific area of clinical care, they should be seen as a resource outside the local region for defining quality and standards of practice within that area, and/or by receiving referrals and consultations from a broad patient base. Candidates should be clearly recognized at the institutional level as significant leaders within their specific clinical areas, particularly for creating and nurturing a clinical program known widely for innovation and excellence.
         
         
      2. Scholarship - Scholarship can be evidenced by continued publication and presentation of clinical observations, reviews, analytic studies, textbook chapters, state-of-the-art clinical practice, reviews and/or development of teaching materials, and faculty development. Editing major textbooks and significant journals can also be evidence of scholarship, as can continued publications and presentations outside the local region to include: clinical summaries; standards of care; new innovative teaching methods; program development; program organization; teaching clinical administration at an outstanding level. A significant role in clinical trials may also be considered. Development of new programs of clinical care and support of such programs by service or research grants will be considered.
         
         
      3. Education - Candidates must demonstrate that they have integrated outstanding teaching into their practice of medicine at all levels or as a central part of their duties in a basic science department. They should serve as role models and mentors to young faculty who are striving to become master clinicians and/or teachers. Candidates should possess uniformly excellent reputations as teachers throughout the institution and the region, as demonstrated by leadership roles in regional and national activities of professional societies. The development of highly innovative curriculum models or teaching programs that have achieved widespread national or international recognition will also be required. Grant support of such programs will also be considered.
         
         

      Appointment and Term: Appointment, reappointment, or promotion to Professor in the Clinician and/or Educator Track is upon recommendation by the Department Chair, with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. The term of appointment is five years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least two years prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than two years remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of two years from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      Tenure: A candidate may be considered for tenure at the time of appointment or promotion to Professor, or at any time during his/her term of appointment at this rank.

      Consideration for tenure requires not only that candidates fulfill all of the requirements for Professor, but also that they demonstrate the ability for continued superior productivity and leadership in their field, as well as demonstrable excellence in the dissemination of knowledge in clinical and educational settings.

3. Research Track

   The Research Track is designed for scientists who are key members of a research team or play a key role in supporting the activities of multiple investigators or of a Shared Resource Facility (SRF). Faculty in this track are not expected to have independent research programs. Evaluation of a candidate's publication record will extend beyond the first and last authorship positions and will include the candidate's significant contributions as a middle author. Their funding will be derived largely from external grant support.

   Advancement within the Research Track requires increasing evidence of scholarship, a defined, key role in the acquisition of grant funding, and external recognition of expertise and accomplishments.

   It is expected that as faculty advance in their academic careers, they will demonstrate increasing service and leadership in administrative and policy-making functions of the institution and the broader scientific and medical communities. Significant participation in and contributions to major institutional committees that are critical to the mission of the school and its affiliated hospitals (such as Institutional Review Board, Admissions Committee, Medical Board) will be given consideration when faculty are under review for promotion. Additionally, outstanding service in a significant administrative role (such as Vice-Chair, Training Program Director) will also be considered during promotion review.

   Faculty in the Research Track are expected to possess doctoral degrees and to have completed their academic training.¹¹

   1. Assistant Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who are key members of a research team or serve an important function in a departmental core facility or SRF.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment to this position is at the discretion of the Department Chair.¹² The term of appointment is one year.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least six months prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If fewer than six months remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of six months from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended six months beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

      Grandfathering Provisions: Implementation of the new appointment and promotion methodology will proceed in the following manner for Research Assistant Professors appointed or promoted under the old appointment and promotion methodology:
      
      

      1. Title: The "Research" modifier will be dropped from the title of all Research Assistant Professors.
         
         
      2. Term, Reappointment, Non-Reappointment: No change; the term length, reappointment rules and notification requirements remain the same in the new methodology.
         
         
   2. Associate Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to individuals who are key members of a research team or who serve a critically important function in a departmental core facility or SRF. Candidates are expected to play an important role in obtaining funding for the research projects of multiple investigators. They are expected to have publications that demonstrate a significant contribution to the body of scientific knowledge by either their research teams or their cores. Their role in contributing to the success of a large research program or running core facilities should be recognized beyond the institution.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position is upon recommendation by the Department Chair, with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. The term of appointment is three years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least one year prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than one year remains until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of one year from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended one year beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      Tenure: Under exceptional circumstances, Associate Professors in the Research Track may be considered for tenure.

      Candidates for tenure must not only fulfill, but also far exceed, the requirements for their rank. Their careers must reflect continuous and sustained accomplishment. Whether candidates are members of research teams or leaders of SRFs, they must have their own record of independent research, as evidenced by extramural funding support and original publications. A significant level of international recognition is required.

      Promotion: The Chair may, at any time, recommend exceptionally qualified faculty for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure (see preceding Tenure section) or Professor.

      Grandfathering Provisions: Implementation of the new appointment and promotion methodology will proceed in the following manner for Associate Professors appointed or promoted under the old appointment and promotion methodology:

      1. Title: The "Research" modifier will be dropped from the title of all Research Associate Professors.
         
         
      2. Term, Reappointment, Non-Reappointment: No change; the term length, reappointment rules and notification requirements remain the same in the new methodology.
         
         
   3. Research Professor

      Qualifications: Appointment and reappointment at this level may be extended to outstanding individuals renowned for their expertise. Research Professors play an indispensable and distinct senior role as a member of a research team pursuing cutting edge science, or serve as Director of an institutional shared research facility (SRF) that is on the cutting edge of science. Although a candidate is not required to have independent extramural funding, he/she must play an indispensable role in obtaining extramural funding for multiple projects and/or groups, and must have demonstrated creative scholarship through extensive peer-reviewed publications to which he/she made specialized contributions. The candidate is expected to have earned a national reputation, e.g., invited scientific presentations, publications, consulting, use of a shared research facility by extramural scientists. Educational contributions may be demonstrated through such activities as training other scientists to run a shared research facility or training other scientists to function independently.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment and reappointment to this position are upon recommendation by the Department Chair with subsequent approval by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions. The term of appointment is five years.

      Reappointment and Non-Reappointment: The Chair will provide notice of reappointment or non-reappointment.

      In the event of non-reappointment, the Chair will provide written notice at least two years prior to the end of the faculty member's current term. If less than two years remain until the end of the faculty member's term, the term will be extended for a period of two years from the date of written notice of non-reappointment solely for the purpose of ensuring that adequate notice is provided.

      In the event that no written notice of reappointment or non-reappointment is provided by the end of the term, the appointment will be extended two years beyond the original term end date, and the non-reappointment will be effective at the end of that extension.

      If a decision to reappoint a faculty member is made during the term extension, notice must be in writing from the Chair. The reappointment will commence retroactive to the first day following completion of the original term of appointment.

      There is no limit on the number of reappointments permitted.

      Tenure: Under exceptional circumstances, Research Professors may be considered for tenure.

      Candidates for tenure must not only fulfill, but also far exceed, the requirements for their rank. Their careers must reflect continuous and sustained accomplishment. Whether candidates are members of research teams or leaders of SRFs, they must have their own record of independent research, as evidenced by extramural funding support and original publications. A significant level of international recognition is required.

4. Other Full-Time Titles

   1. Research Assistant

      Qualifications: Appointment at this level may be extended to individuals without doctoral degrees who perform unique and specialized research functions within the department.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment to this position is at the discretion of the Department Chair¹³. Such appointments will be coterminous with the period of employment.

   2. Teaching Assistant

      Qualifications: Appointment at this level may be extended to individuals without doctoral degrees who perform unique and specialized teaching or administrative functions within the department.

      Appointment and Term: Appointment to this position is at the discretion of the Department Chair¹³. Such appointments will be coterminous with the period of employment.

   3. Associate

      Qualifications: Appointment at this level may be extended to individuals with doctoral degrees¹⁴ who are continuing academic training, but have reached a level of training that permits them to perform academic functions within the institution (e.g., chief resident, fellow).

      Appointment and Term: Appointment to this position is at the discretion of the Department Chair.¹³ Such appointments will be made for an initial one-year term. Annual reappointment will be permitted during such time as the individual remains in training. This appointment will terminate upon completion of training as determined by the Department Chair.