Department of Entomology - Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Standards and Procedures

Department of Entomology
Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Standards and Procedures

RUL 05.67.8

Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure
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Authority: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

History: First Issued: October 28, 1991. Last Revised: October 22, 2004. Additional History Information.

Contact Info: Department Head, Department of Entomology, (919-515-2746)

1. Introduction

Reappointment, promotion and conferral of tenure are decisions that result in the addition of innovative and creative scholars to the senior ranks of the faculty. Peer review is the foundation for reappointment, promotion and tenure and the responsibility granted to the Departmental Voting Faculty in the reappointment, promotion and tenure processes based on the principle that scholars in a particular field or activity can best judge the scholarly activity of their colleagues. The Department of Entomology subscribes to this philosophy in reaching decisions on the reappointment, tenure and promotion of its faculty.

The Department of Entomology guidelines for reappointment, tenure and promotion are supplemental to and consistent with the North Carolina State University Academic Tenure Policy http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/employment/faculty/POL05.20.1.php Final authority for the granting of tenure rests with the Board of Trustees (BOT).

The mission of the Department of Entomology is to advance scientific knowledge and to assist the citizens of North Carolina and the world in appreciating the role of arthropods in nature and in understanding and managing beneficial and pestiferous insects and other arthropods in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. This mission is fulfilled through discovery, development, application and dissemination of knowledge, and is approached from the perspective of the land grant philosophy and the tripartite tradition of teaching, research and extension.

2. Areas of Faculty Responsibility

The Department of Entomology provides leadership in the generation and dissemination of information on insects and related arthropods that affect the quality of life of all North Carolinians. It is a unique resource that has been carefully developed to meet the needs of the people of North Carolina, and that is dedicated to functioning in a unified manner to enhance the overall quality of entomology at North Carolina State University and within the state and nation.

Faculty in the department are committed to improving the quality of life by promoting the beneficial aspects of insects and mitigating the negative impacts that insects have on food and fiber production, human and animal health, and quality of human life. They have responsibilities in teaching, research, extension, and service. The specifics mix of these responsibilities is described in each faculty member's Statement of Mutual Expectations. They create a blend of interactive, fundamental and applied research and extension programs that characterizes the department and is uniquely designed to solve the entomological problems of our citizens in urban, rural, and industrial environments, and to make the solutions available for implementation.

Faculty take their responsibilities very seriously, and are committed to developing and making available to the public economically feasible and environmentally safe technologies and methodologies for minimizing damage caused by insects. The promotion of entomological knowledge to students through our teaching programs is approached with equal seriousness and standards of quality.

3. General Standards

Each faculty member is expected to achieve excellence and recognition in at least one area of teaching, research, or extension and to demonstrate competence in other areas as as agreed upon in their statements of mutual expectations. National and international recognition are important standards for promotion, especially to the rank of Professor. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department, College, University and profession through service activities. The person's program structure and emphasis are expected to be consistent with the mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Entomology, and with the responsibilities description and time distribution among teaching, research and extension. Faculty members are expected to develop programs that have depth, strength and high productivity. Although there are University and College guidelines for the minimum years in the rank as Assistant Professor before promotion, there are no minimum years in rank as an Associate Professor before promotion to the rank of Full Professor may be considered. Merit rather than years of service is the basic standard in all recommendations regarding promotion and tenure.

Individual faculty eligible for reappointment, promotion and tenure decisions are expected to provide written documentation in a dossier of their goals, activities, achievements, and program status. This dossier will be used by the Departmental Voting Faculty in making their reappointment, promotion and tenure recommendations.

Standards used for faculty evaluation during the reappointment, promotion and tenure process are listed below. These standards are not in order of priority nor are they of equal weight. Faculty are evaluated on their total program and are expected to achieve excellence in most of the standards that are appropriate in relation to their Statement of Mutual Expectations.

3.1. Teaching Standards

3.1.1. Student and alumni evaluations of courses (including formal courses, special topics and seminars).

3.1.2. Academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students.

3.1.3. Peer evaluations of course syllabi and lecture outlines.

3.1.4. Department Head and peer evaluations of lectures and communication skills, based on observations.

3.1.5. Exit interviews of students by Department Head.

3.1.6. Innovation in course content and course development.

3.1.7. Development of teaching publications and aids, including video tapes, computer software, slide sets, insect collections and other items.

3.1.8. Participation in teaching symposia, conferences, workshops and similar activities.

3.1.9. Honors, awards and other recognitions.

3.1.10. Collaborative teaching where appropriate (e.g., interdisciplinary and IPM courses).

3.1.11. Efforts and success in obtaining extramural funding.

3.2. Research Contributions:

3.2.1. Quality and quantity of peer reviewed publications, including scientific papers, books, technical bulletins and computer software.

3.2.2. Significance of research contributions relative to discipline and appointment.

3.2.3. Development of solutions to basic or applied problems in the research area.

3.2.4. Development of new and innovative theories, techniques, pest management systems and patents.

3.2.5. Efforts and success in obtaining extramural funding.

3.2.6. Evidence of research productivity from papers presented in symposia and conferences, as well as non-peer reviewed publications and reports.

3.2.7. Honors, awards, consultantships and other recognitions.

3.2.8. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research where appropriate.

3.2.9. Training of graduate students and directing post-doctorates.

3.3. Extension Standards

3.3.1. Quality and quantity of publications and training aids, including computer software, video tapes, audio tapes, slide sets and insect displays.

3.3.2. Evaluations by county extension personnel and representatives of other appropriate groups.

3.3.3. Interpretation and adaptation of research data to problem solving.

3.3.4. Identifying and addressing priority problems in areas of responsibility

3.3.5. Participation in symposia, conferences, workshops and similar activities.

3.3.6. Innovations in program content and implementation.

3.3.7. Honors, awards and other recognitions.

3.3.8. Active participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary extension and research efforts appropriate to area of responsibility.

3.3.9. Involvement in agent training and county programs.

3.3.10. Conduct of applied research and demonstration projects.

3.3.11. Efforts and success in obtaining extramural funding.

3.4. Department, College and University Service:

3.4.1. Committee service, including considerations of the scope and administrative level of the committees.

3.4.2. Election to offices in College and University organizations.

3.4.3. Special assignments, task forces, commissions and similar activities.

3.4.4. Contributions to departmental meetings and activities.

3.5. Professional and Public Service:

3.5.1. Election to office in state, regional, national and international scientific societies and professional organizations.

3.5.2. Committee service for scientific and professional organizations.

3.5.3. Special assignments for grant evaluations, program reviews and similar activities.

3.5.4. Service on editorial and publication boards and editorships for journals and books.

3.5.5. Organization of scientific meetings, symposia, workshops and similar events.

3.5.6. Presentations to the public, schools and other groups.

3.5.7. Advisory services to the public and governmental agencies.

4. Standards for Reappointment as Assistant Professor

To be reappointed as assistant professor, the individual must demonstrate ability or definite promise in teaching, research, extension, and/or other scholarly or appropriate creative activities; demonstrate potential for directing teaching, research, graduate study, or extension activities; and demonstrate an ability and willingness to participate in university, college, and departmental affairs that will lead to promotion to Associate Professor with tenure.

While reappointment decisions will be based on the actual accomplishments of all of the general and specific standards listed in section III which are pertinent to a given faculty member's specific responsibilities, strong consideration will also be placed on the demonstrated potential for accomplishment in those areas that require longer time periods to achieve.

5. Standards for Associate Professor with Tenure

To be promoted to associate professor with tenure, a faculty member must first meet the standards listed above for reappointment as an assistant professor. Furthermore, the individual will have demonstrated recognized ability to achieve distinction in research, teaching and extension commensurate with their Statement of Mutual Expectations. Also, the individual will have demonstrated the ability to manage or direct activities in these areas. In addition, the individual will have shown a willingness to participate in activities at the departmental, college and/or university level that contributes to the wellbeing of the institution. The DVF must be assured that there is a reasonable expectation that the candidate will continue to build their national and international reputations through significant contributions to the field.

6. Standards for Professor

Promotion decisions will be based on the actual accomplishments in the general and specific standards listed in section III which are pertinent to a given faculty member's specific appointment. National and international recognition are standards for promotion to the rank of Professor.

7. Procedures for RPT Review

7.1. A dossier as required by university regulation (http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/employment/faculty/REG05.20.20.php) will be provided to the Department Head by each faculty member to be reviewed for reappointment or for promotion to Associate Professor with tenure, and by each Associate Professor requesting consideration for promotion to Full Professor. This dossier will be due by a date called for by the Department Head and normally in October, or as needed to allow all deadlines for the annual RPT process to be met.

7.2. The dossier will be made available to all tenured full professors and all tenured associate professors as appropriate to review. This group of departmental voting faculty (DVF) will meet and discuss the merits of each faculty member up for review in a given year and a vote will be taken on each. Evaluations from the Head and the faculty will be added to the dossier along with the DVF's vote and other required information to complete the dossier. This will be delivered to the Dean of the College by his/her deadline, normally in mid-November. The remaining procedures will follow the university process.

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