NC State University

Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Dossier Format Requirements

REG 05.20.20

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Authority: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

History: First Issued: August 1988.  Last Revised: June 10, 2008. Additional History Information.

Related Policies: 
NCSU POL05.20.1 - Academic Tenure Policy
NCSU REG05.20.5 - Consultation in RPT Review
NCSU REG05.20.10 - Evaluation of Teaching
NCSU REG05.20.11 - External Evaluations for RPT Review
NCSU REG05.20.18 - Qualifications for Rank
NCSU REG05.20.27 - Statements of Mutual Expectations
NCSU REG05.20.33 - Written Assessments, Recommendations, and Responses in RPT Review

Additional References:
Brief Resume Template
Fillable Dossier Template
Example Letter for Soliciting External Evaluations
Example Annotated Listing of External Evaluators
RPT Process Description

Contact Info: Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (919-515-9770)

1. Introduction

1.1. This regulation addresses the required format of the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) dossier. The dossier is to be submitted with the cover sheet provided by the Office of the Provost.

1.2. The outline is designed to present accomplishments of the faculty according to their Statement of Mutual Expectations that identifies their areas of responsibility relative to the six realms of responsibilities, i.e., Teaching and Mentoring of Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Discovery of Knowledge through Discipline-Guided Inquiry, Creative Artistry and Literature, Technological and Managerial Innovation, Extension and Engagement with Constituencies Outside the University, and Service in Professional Societies and Within the University Itself.

2. Formatting requirements for the entire dossier

2.1. Use only one side of paper.

2.2. Font size must be 10 point or larger.

2.3. Margins must be equal to or greater than 0.75 inches on all sides.

2.4. Number all pages (excluding the cover form). The preferred location for page numbers is bottom-center of the page. For photocopying purposes, page numbers must be positioned at least 0.75 inches from the edge of the page. Hand-written numbers in black ink will be accepted on external letters and any pages inserted.

2.5. All efforts must be made to minimize inserted pages. Do not put the section title on a blank page and have the section contents begin on the next page. If necessary, use a handwritten title.

2.6. Each primary section (Roman Numeral) must begin on a new page, unless the section is empty. If empty, mark as NA (not applicable) and begin the next section on the same page. Exception: Subsection I.B. (Brief Resume) must also begin on a new page.

2.7. For each section/subsection, record only the header number and name/topic, i.e. I. Introduction; II.A.2.C. Instructional Development; III.B. External and Internal Sponsored Grants and Contracts.

2.8. Where applicable, list most recent activity/entries first.

2.9. If any subsection is not applicable, indicate the subsection number and mark as NA.

2.10. In the outline format REQUIRED for the dossier, the examples of items to include may not all be applicable to an individual faculty member. Only those items appropriate for the individual should be included.

2.11. Do not staple the dossier copy submitted to the Office of the Provost.

2.12. Do not place the dossier copy submitted to the Office of the Provost in a binder or notebook.

2.13. Do not three-hole punch the dossier copy submitted to the Office of the Provost.

3. Outline format REQUIRED for the dossier

Sections I-VI to be prepared by the individual being reviewed

I. INTRODUCTION

  1. Statement of Mutual Expectations - (Page limit: 2)
  2. Brief Resume - (Begin on new page; Page limit: 2)
  3. Candidate's Statement (Optional) - (Page limit: 2)

    Although the dossier format allows for annotation in lists and other methods of providing pertinent information, a candidate may want to provide additional information or perspective about aspects of his/her accomplishments. The candidate's statement should not duplicate information found elsewhere in the dossier. However, the statement may reference applicable pages of the dossier to highlight material that the candidate wishes to emphasize.

II. TEACHING AND MENTORING OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS {See Evaluation of Teaching }

  1. Teaching Effectiveness. (Items in II.A. are for the period since initial appointment at NC State University or since the most recent positive RPT action, as appropriate).

1. List courses taught with enrollment in each. Include only course code and number with number of students. Do not include text describing the course.

2. Include an evaluation of teaching effectiveness, including:

a. A summary of student evaluations and

b. A summary of peer evaluations of teaching

  1. Instructional Development - List innovations in courses, curricula, and programs.
  2. Mentoring Activities - As appropriate, include undergraduate and/or graduate academic advising, postdoctoral advising, advising student organizations, independent study courses, special projects with students, supervision of clinical faculty, and assessments of any of the above.
  3. List all past and current graduate committee memberships and identify those committees on which you have served or are currently serving as committee chair/major advisor for master's and doctoral theses; show numbers and dates of service in each category.

III. SCHOLARSHIP IN THE REALMS OF FACULTY RESPONSIBILITY

(Scholarship in Teaching, Discovery of Knowledge, Creative Artistry and Literature, Technological and Managerial Innovation, Extension and Engagement)

  1. List accomplishments as applicable, e.g., original research articles and research review articles in peer-reviewed journals, refereed articles that are pedagogy or extension-related, research abstracts, books; interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary works; invited and contributed research presentations; appointments or election to study sections and editorial boards; creative or professional works; exhibitions; juried shows, honors; awards, fellowships, prizes, competitions, and other pertinent evidence.
  2. List externally and internally sponsored grants and contracts as well as non-sponsored and independent programs that have supported your scholarship; indicate funding levels and duration.
  3. Participation in centers, consortia, institutes, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary activities and other organized scholarly efforts between departments within and across colleges or institutions.

IV. EXTENSION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH CONSTITUENCIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

  1. List accomplishments as applicable, e.g., bulletins, brochures, reports, pamphlets, non-refereed publications, computer software, educational videotapes, slide sets, popular press articles, and other pertinent evidence.
  2. Describe program impacts.

V. TECHNOLOGICAL AND MANAGERIAL INNOVATION

  1. List knowledge and technology transfer accomplishments, e.g., copyrights awarded, invention disclosures, patents filed, patents awarded, new cultivars developed and released, major software packages, design patents, system designs, organizational processes developed, technologies commercialized, etc.
  2. Describe program impacts.

VI. SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

University service (department, college, university committees and governance organizations, administrative duties, e.g. Assistant/Associate Department Head, Undergraduate Coordinator, Director of Graduate Programs, Center or Program Director); state, regional, national and international professional activities and committee work, including professional associations.

Sections VII-VIII to be completed by the department head

VII. EXTERNAL EVALUATIONS - NOT required for Reappointment as Assistant Professor cases. {See External Evaluations in RPT Review }

  1. Sample copy of the letter soliciting the external evaluation. {See example in Additional Information Section}
  2. Annotated listing of evaluators showing professional affiliation and providing commentary on reputation in the field and means of selection. {See example in Additional Information Section}
  3. Insert originals of external letters.

VIII. DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION {See Written Assessments, Recommendations, and Responses in RPT Review }The Departmental Voting Faculty (DVF) assessment and the Department Head's recommendation must follow the RPT Dossier Format outline; i.e., do not provide in memorandum format, insert memoranda or include language as if written to an individual or group.

  1. Written assessment by the DVF. (Page limit: 2) {See Consultation in RPT Review }
  2. Department head's written recommendation including early tenure explanation, if applicable and explanation of missing DVF votes and abstentions. (Page limit: 2)
  3. Optional candidate response if applicable (Page limit: 2). The department head must make any response available to the DVF.

Section IX to be completed by the dean

IX. COLLEGE ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION {See Written Assessments, Recommendations, and Responses in RPT Review } The College Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee assessment and the Dean's recommendation must follow the RPT Dossier Format outline; i.e., do not provide in memorandum format, insert memoranda or include language as if written to an individual or group.

  1. Written assessment by the College Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee [CRPTC]. {See Consultation in RPT Review } (Page limit: 2)
  2. Dean's written recommendation including early tenure explanation, if applicable. (Page limit: 2)
  3. Optional candidate response if applicable (Page limit: 2). The dean must make any response available to the CRPTC and to the department head who must, in turn, make it available to the DVF.