FACULTY EMPLOYMENT
EVALUATION

Evaluation

Quality of Performance

Evaluation of faculty members should be seen as an opportunity to affirm the work of faculty members and/or to identify areas where improvement is called for and to recommend activities that will help faculty members in the performance of their professional activities and in establishing their qualification for promotion, tenure, and sabbatical leave.

After a faculty member has met the appropriate minimum eligibility criteria, evaluation for the purpose of retention, promotion, and tenure decisions will emphasize the quality of performance in the categories outlined below.

a. Mastery of subject matter. Demonstrated by such things as advanced degrees, licenses, certifications, awards, honors and reputation in the subject matter field.

b. Effectiveness in teaching. Demonstrated by such things as: evaluation by peers; reaction of students as determined by surveys and classroom and laboratory observations; development of improved teaching materials and processes; development of new courses; advising of students; assessments of student achievement; and participation in necessary and routine duties which support classroom performance.

c. Scholarly and creative activity. Activity beyond the development of curriculum demonstrated by such things as: success in developing and carrying out significant applied and basic research; work in contributing to the arts; publication in advancing knowledge; and reputation among colleagues and peers both within and without the University.

d. Effectiveness of Public Service. Demonstrated by such things as: professionally related and publicly recognized service to constituencies external to the University, including public and private sector groups, governmental agencies, elementary and secondary schools, boards, commissions, committees, public interest groups, community groups, businesses, and urban and rural residents; successful design and implementation of technology-transfer programs to external constituencies; application of directed research to the needs of constituencies; recognition, awards, and honors from constituent groups; and reputation among peer deliverers of public service.

e. Effectiveness of University service. Demonstrated by such things as: work on University committees and task forces; participation in faculty governance; colleague assistance; administrative work; and work with students beyond formal teacher-student relationships.

f. Professional development. Demonstrated by such things as: research and other scholarly and creative activity; continuing education or other activities to keep abreast of current developments in the faculty member's fields; and ability to successfully handle increased responsibility in the faculty member's professional obligation.

g. Total contribution to the University. Demonstrated by overall contribution to the mission of the University system and of the individual unit.

Evaluation of Faculty BOR P04.04.050

08/07