Reference letters. At least 5 (Average is 8) for appointments and promotions on both tracks.
The Department recommends obtaining 6 outside letters of which 4 are independent and 2 are non-independent (mentors, collaborators), and 4 inside letters.
If the faculty member has done significant teaching, 3 letters from former students are recommended.
Letters must be requested by the Chair, and all letters must be forwarded to the parent committtee.
Depending on the nature of the promotion sought, the Chair will ask references to
compare the candidate with others at a similar stage
comment on whether the candidate would qualify for promotion at their institution
comment on the quality of journals in which the candidate has published and about the "splash" of her publications
Reprints of up to 3 Manuscripts (when promotion is to Associate Professor with Tenure)
One-half page biosketch describing education and training (required for Board of Trust approval for tenure)
Tasks to be completed by Chair
Promotion/Appointment Letter addressed to Dean including comments about the letters of reference
Salary Letter to Dean (Sent separately)
Departmental Committee Review
Departmental Appointments and Promotions Committee (All appointments and promotions)
Departmentmental Professors Committee (All tenure track appointments and promotions)
Committee on Faculty Appointments and Promotions, 2004 - 2005
Raymond DuBois, M.D., Chair
Ann Richmond, Ph.D. , Co-Chair
Naji Abumrad, M.D.
John Algren, M.D.
William Dupont, Ph.D.
Kathleen Gould, Ph.D.
Jean Simpson, M.D.
Roland Stein, Ph.D.
Paul Sternberg, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.