Physical Education - Subsequent Appointment and Promotion Standards and Procedures

Department of Physical Education Subsequent Appointment and Promotion Standards and Procedures

RUL05.67.900

Subsequent Appointment and Promotion

Authority: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

History: First Issued: 1987-88. Revised: April 7, 2008. Additional History Information.

Additional References:
Office of the Provost RPT Website

Contact Info: Head, Department of Physical Education (919-515-6867)

1. Introduction

This Department of Physical Education rule is supplemental to and consistent with the NC State University/Academic Tenure Policy.

It is the responsibility of the faculty member to be knowledgeable about the NC State University Academic Tenure Policy and the University regulations. This departmental rule describes the general process and standards used in evaluating faculty in the Department. Criteria for initial hires for any rank are described in the Qualifications for Rank regulation.

2. Areas of Faculty Responsibility

All faculty members must demonstrate that they are effective teachers and that they have made regular scholarly, service, and engagement contributions to their field in an appropriate form. It is important to understand that teaching includes activities and responsibilities beyond the classroom setting. These activities and responsibilities with students may include, but are not limited to, advising, mentoring, supervision, direction of papers and research and other contact and academic relationships outside the classroom. Scholarly contributions are defined more broadly than the presentation and publication of research and professional texts, as many different forms of scholarly activity may contribute to the field. The forms of scholarship expected from an individual faculty member will be described in their Statement of Mutual Expectations. Service and engagement, meaningfully tied to the profession, continuous faculty development and sustained professional commitment are also crucial to the process.

In addition, the overall performance of the faculty member must fit logically within the mission of the Department. Collegiality and the ability to cooperate with other faculty members are important personal characteristics for consideration.

3. General Standards

Promotion will be recommended for those who perform with excellence in the full range of duties to which she or he is responsible. Although excellence is difficult to define, it has several clear components. There must be evidence of performance at a high level of competence and commitment. The significance of one's contributions to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of physical education are important measures of excellence in teaching, service, engagement, and research. Finally, beyond contributing to the accomplishments of the Department, it is expected that all faculty will contribute to the creation and enhancement of a constructive collegial environment.

4. Standards for Subsequent Appointment as Lecturer

4.1. Subsequent appointment to the rank of lecturer is for a one to five-year term, with

annual written reviews during contract period. Performance review(s) will result in:

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment as lecturer for a one to five-year term, or

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment as lecturer at a lesser contract length, or

• Termination.

4.2. The evaluation process focuses on the candidate's performance in the following areas of faculty responsibility as defined in each candidate's Statement of Mutual Expectations:

4.2.1 Demonstrate high level of teaching expertise.

4.2.2 Demonstrate sustained and active membership in appropriate professional organization(s).

4.2.3 Complete departmental responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

4.2.4 Serve as a member of departmental, division, and/or university committees during term of appointment.

4.2.5 Serve as a colleague in the department during term of appointment.

4.2.6 Enhance professional knowledge, skills, and teaching expertise through documented certifications and/or by attending a non-NC State workshop, clinic, conference, or convention during term of appointment.

4.2.7 Conduct or present at an appropriate professional workshop, clinic, conference, or convention during term of appointment.

5. Standards for Subsequent Appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor

5.1. Subsequent appointment to the rank of teaching assistant professor is for a

three-year term, with annual written reviews during contract period. Performance reviews during the initial three-year term may result in eligibility for subsequent appointment at the teaching assistant professor level for a second three-year term. Performance reviews during the second three-year term will result in:

• Eligibility for promotion to the rank of teaching associate professor, or

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment as teaching assistant professor or lecturer, or

• Termination.

5.2. The evaluation focuses on the candidate's performance in the following areas of faculty responsibility as defined in each candidate's Statement of Mutual Expectations:

5.2.1 Demonstrate high level of teaching expertise.

5.2.2 Demonstrate sustained and active membership in appropriate professional organizations.

5.2.3 Complete departmental and university responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

5.2.4 Serve as a member of departmental, division, and/or university committees during term of appointment.

5.2.5 Serve as a colleague in the department, division, and university community during term of appointment.

5.2.6 Enhance professional knowledge, skills, and teaching expertise through documented certifications and by attending and participating in non-NC State workshops, clinics, conferences, or conventions during term of appointment.

5.2.7 Serve on professional committees at state, regional, national, or international level.

5.2.8 Demonstrate scholarship during term of appointment through:

5.2.8a. Making presentations at state, regional, or national professional meetings.

5.2.8b. Taking graduate course work in physical education, health education, recreation, dance, education, or related area (must be approved in advance by the department head).

5.2.8c. Author or co-author appropriate book, book chapters, journal articles, or monographs.

5.2.8d. Other scholarly or professional accomplishments and awards.

6. Standards for Promotion to Teaching Associate Professor

6.1. Subsequent appointment or promotion to the rank of teaching associate professor is for a four-year term, with annual written reviews during contract period. Performance reviews will result in:

• Eligibility for promotion to the rank of teaching professor, or

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment as teaching associate professor or teaching assistant professor, or

• Termination

6.2. The evaluation focuses on the candidate's performance in the following areas of faculty responsibility as defined in each candidate's Statement of Mutual Expectations:

6.2.1 Demonstrate high level of teaching expertise.

6.2.2 Demonstrate sustained and active membership in appropriate professional organizations.

6.2.3 Complete departmental and university responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

6.2.4 Serve as a member of departmental, division, and/or university committees during term of appointment.

6.2.5 Serve as a colleague in the department, division, and university community during term of appointment.

6.2.6 Enhance professional knowledge, skills, and teaching expertise through documented certifications and by attending and participating in non-NC State workshops, clinics, conferences, or conventions during term of appointment.

6.2.7 Serve on professional committees at state, regional, national, or international level.

6.2.8 Demonstrate scholarship during term of appointment through:

6.2.8a Making presentations at state, regional, or national professional meetings.

6.2.8b Taking graduate course work in physical education, health education, recreation, dance, education, or related area (must be approved in advance by the department head).

6.2.8c Author or co-author appropriate book, book chapters, journal articles, or monographs.

6.2.8.d Other scholarly or professional accomplishments and awards.

6.2.9 Serve as a mentor and leader in the department, division, and university community during term of appointment.

6.2.10 Demonstrate scholarly achievement via presentation of research and publication of professional journal articles, books, book chapters, and/or monographs.

7. Standards for Promotion to Teaching Professor

7.1. Subsequent appointment or promotion to the rank of teaching professor is for a five-year term. Performance reviews during contract period result in:

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment at the rank of teaching professor, or

• Eligibility for subsequent appointment as teaching associate professor at a lesser contract length, or

• Termination.

7.2. The evaluation focuses on the candidate's performance in the following areas of faculty responsibility as defined in each candidate's Statement of Mutual Expectations:

7.2.1 Demonstrate high level of teaching expertise.

7.2.2 Demonstrate sustained and active membership and leadership in appropriate professional organizations.

7.2.3 Complete departmental and university responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

7.2.4 Serve as a member of departmental, division, and/or university committees during term of appointment.

7.2.5 Serve as a colleague in the department, division, and university community during term of appointment.

7.2.6 Enhance professional knowledge, skills, and teaching expertise through documented certifications and by attending and participating in non-NC State workshops, clinics, conferences, or conventions during term of appointment.

7.2.7 Serve on professional committees at state, regional, national, or international levels.

7.2.8 Demonstrate scholarship during term of appointment through:

7.2.8a Making presentations at state, regional, or national professional meetings.

7.2.8b Taking graduate course work in physical education, health education, recreation, dance, education, or related area (must be approved in advance by the department head).

7.2.8c Author or co-author appropriate book, book chapters, journal articles, or monographs.

7.2.8d Other scholarly or professional accomplishments and awards.

7.2.9 Serve as a mentor and leader in the department, division, and university community during term of appointment.

7.2.10 Demonstrate scholarly achievement via presentation of research and publication of professional journal articles, books, book chapters, and/or monographs.

7.2.11 Maintain national/international professional recognition through significant teaching, service, and scholarship.

8. Procedures

The following are the procedures employed in the Department of Physical Education for appointment, subsequent appointment, and promotion:

8.1 In the case of an initial appointment or subsequent appointment at the rank of lecturer or teaching assistant professor, the department head shall report the vote of the departmental voting faculty (DVF) as required by section 6.4.2 of POL05.20.1 and make a recommendation to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or equivalent academic officer. In the case of an initial appointment or subsequent appointment of a faculty member, the Vice Chancellor's decision is final. Current faculty at rank of lecturer who wish to be considered for subsequent appointment to teaching assistant professor shall submit a letter of intent and curriculum vita to the department head to initiate the process.

8.2 In the case of promotion to teaching associate professor or teaching professor, the provost shall make a recommendation to the chancellor for all positive decisions after consideration of the faculty member's dossier, vote and assessment of the DVF, and recommendations of the department head, Dean of CHASS, and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or equivalent academic officer. In the case of negative decisions, the provost's decision is final.

8.3 In each case other than initial appointment, the DVF shall provide a written assessment. In each case of initial appointment, subsequent appointment, or promotion, a vote shall be taken either by secret ballot or open ballot, with the method of voting to be decided by a majority vote of the DVF. Faculty members who cannot attend the meeting shall be permitted to vote in accordance with regulations approved by the chancellor or chancellor's designee. If the number of DVF members is fewer than three, the department head, in consultation with the existing departmental voting faculty, the individual being reviewed, and appropriate other department heads, shall request of the dean appointment of faculty members from allied departments in such number as to provide a group of three members to serve as the departmental voting faculty for the case.

9. Additional Items Related to Faculty Review

The form used by the department to report annual accomplishments is structured so that it parallels the dossier required by the university in the reappointment, promotion or tenure process. The departmental form is designed so that the faculty member can give explicit details in each area of responsibility (teaching, service, engagement, research, and other contributions), which enables the department head to critically evaluate each accomplishment. The use of these standards in the reward process should be emphasized to the faculty member each year.

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