This Article defines areas for academic evaluation of Faculty Members: Areas of Distinction, Scholarship, Educational Activities, and Academic Service., Section 2.1: Academic Expectations, Faculty Members are expected to demonstrate excellence in one or more Areas of Distinction that provide a unifying theme for their Academic Activities, achievements and scholarship; to demonstrate effectiveness in Educational Activities; and to participate in Academic Service; as defined in their letter of offer and as modified through subsequent performance evaluations., Section 2.2: Areas of Distinction, Health Care Delivery. The delivery of high quality health care in a hospital, ambulatory or community setting, which includes the development of diagnostic approaches, therapeutic methods and clinical services; innovations in clinical practice; and the development of programs or approaches that improve the safety, quality or efficacy of healthcare delivery. Education. The facilitation of learning…, Section 2.3: Scholarship, Definition. Scholarship is a defining feature of academic excellence and is valued in each Area of Distinction. Scholarship has three essential components: advancement of knowledge, dissemination, and impact, defined as follows: Advancement of Knowledge. Scholarship advances research, education or practice through discovery, integration, application, or transmission of knowledge. Scholarly…, Section 2.4: Educational Activities, Definition. Educational activities include the following areas: Programs and Courses. Teaching students, residents, clinical fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and/or faculty in courses, programs, formal settings, such as lectures, seminars, and small groups, and/or other educational programs, including inter-professional education, service-learning, or other community-engaged pedagogy. Research…, Section 2.5: Academic Service, Academic service activities include contributions to the life and governance of UMMS, the University of Massachusetts, to the profession, and to the national/international community, as part of the Service Mission of UMMS. Academic service activities reflect a Faculty Member’s academic reputation and expertise. In accordance with the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended), academic…
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This article describes the policies and procedures for appointment and promotion of all Faculty Members., Section 3.1: Appointment to the UMMS Faculty, Appointment to the Faculty is based on consideration of the criteria for appointment to an academic rank and on an individual’s commitment of effort to the Academic Activities of UMMS, rather than on hospital rank, degree of responsibility, or seniority in other professional endeavors. Honorary appointments are not allowed., Section 3.2: Academic Ranks and Titles, Academic Ranks. Academic ranks are Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Academic Titles. Academic titles are described as follows: [Rank] of [Department] in [School] at UMMS (e.g., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine at UMMS; Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing at UMMS; Professor of Pathology at UMMS-Baystate in the School…, Section 3.3: Types of Appointments, Faculty Members are appointed only in Schools and in Departments. All Faculty Members have a primary appointment in either a Department within the School of Medicine (SOM) or in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN). Appointment as a member of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is governed by the GSBS Bylaws. Members of the GSBS must have a primary appointment in a SOM Department or…, Section 3.4: Academic Tracks, All Faculty Members are appointed in either the Non-Tenure Track or in the Tenure Track. Individuals are recommended for appointment in a track by the chair or GSN Dean (as applicable). Non-Tenure Track. The Non-Tenure Track may include any individual eligible for a Faculty appointment. Individuals in the Non-Tenure Track are at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or…, Section 3.5: Evaluation of Candidates for Appointment and Promotion, Eligibility. To be considered as a candidate for appointment or promotion to an academic rank, an individual must meet the eligibility requirements for that rank (Sections 3.6–3.9). Evaluation. A candidate is recommended for appointment or promotion by a SOM Department chair or the GSN Dean (as applicable) and by Personnel Action Committees following evaluation of the candidate’s Basic File (…, Section 3.6: Appointment to the Rank of Instructor, Eligibility. Candidates for appointment as Instructor are expected to contribute to UMMS educational and research programs and are one of the following: Clinical practitioners with a terminal degree in a clinical discipline who are board-certified, have equivalent qualifications, or have completed all necessary training to be eligible for board certification; and who devote a small proportion of…, Section 3.7: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Assistant Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Assistant Professor is most commonly used for individuals who are appointed or promoted to their first independent faculty position. Candidates for appointment or promotion to Assistant Professor must devote a substantial proportion of effort (generally >10%) to UMMS Academic Activities and are one of the following: Clinical practitioners with a terminal degree in a…, Section 3.8: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Associate Professor is reserved for individuals who have a substantial record of achievement and academic accomplishments beyond that required for the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment or promotion to Associate Professor usually requires 6 years of service at the level of Assistant Professor at UMMS or at another academic institution, or equivalent previous…, Section 3.9: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Professor is reserved for individuals who have exceptional achievement in one or more Areas of Distinction. Candidates for appointment or promotion to Professor should be leaders in their field of expertise, as demonstrated by a sustained and substantial record of accomplishments well beyond that required for the rank of Associate Professor. Appointment or promotion to…, Section 3.10: Personnel Action Committees, Department Personnel Action Committee (DPAC). Each SOM Department must establish a Department Personnel Action Committee (DPAC) to review and evaluate candidates for appointment or promotion in the Department and make recommendations to the chair. DPAC members are nominated annually by the chair and approved by a simple majority vote of the Department Faculty. A DPAC must consist of at least…, Section 3.11: The Basic File, The Basic File is the compilation of all materials relevant to the evaluation of a candidate for appointment or promotion. The Basic File consists of the following components: Materials provided by the candidate: The candidate’s current curriculum vitae in the UMMS format; Evidence of effectiveness in educational activities (Section 2.4; for promotion only); and A narrative statement that…, Section 3.12: Procedure for Appointment and Promotion in the School of Medicine, This procedure applies to the appointment and promotion of all SOM Faculty Members with the exception of the appointment of Visiting Faculty (Section 3.14). Temporary Appointments. New hires who will be Employed Faculty are assigned a temporary appointment at the rank and title proposed by their chair until their appointment is approved through the procedure described herein. Such temporary…, Section 3.13: Procedure for Appointment and Promotion in the Graduate School of Nursing, Appointment or promotion of candidates in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) follows the same procedure as described for the School of Medicine (Section 3.12) with the following distinctions and clarifications: The GSN Dean and/or their designee performs the actions described for the chair in initiating the procedure and soliciting letters of evaluation. When the requirements for the contents…, Section 3.14: Appointment of Visiting Faculty, Visiting Faculty Members (Section 6.5) are appointed by a modified procedure that does not require review by DPAC, PAC or Executive Council. To appoint an individual as a Visiting Faculty Member, the chair or GSN Dean (as applicable) submits the following to the SOM Dean (if applicable), and the Provost or their designee: A written recommendation by the chair or GSN Dean that includes a…, Section 3.15: Emeritus Status, In accordance with the University of Massachusetts Policy for Awarding Emeritus Status (Doc. T93-054, as amended), emeritus status is awarded to a Faculty Member who has permanently retired. Normally, emeritus status is granted only to an individual who has served as a UMMS Faculty Member for ten or more years and who has attained the rank of Professor. Employed Faculty (Article 5) and Affiliate…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in a clinical specialty, demonstrated by Local recognition for contributions to health care delivery Advanced degrees (e.g., MPH, MHA) and/or certification in clinical practice or related areas A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications, usually as…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in education, demonstrated by: Local recognition for contributions to education Educational effectiveness (evaluated as defined in Section 2.4.b) Mentoring of students and/or trainees Advanced degrees and/or certification in education A record of scholarship that may include:…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in an area of investigation (Section 2.2.c), demonstrated by local recognition for contributions to research A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications, usually as first and middle author, book chapters and/or reviews Invited presentations and…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in population health and public policy, demonstrated by: Local recognition for contributions to population health and public policy Advanced degrees and/or certification in public health and health policy A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications,…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level A record of academic service and related activities, demonstrated by: Participation in professional organizations Peer reviewer for journals or granting agencies Service on committees, task forces and other groups for the Department, Non-Department Unit, School, or UMMS Advisor and/or…
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This Article describes the policies and procedures for the award of Tenure and the terms and conditions that apply to all Tenured Faculty Members at UMMS., Section 4.1: Eligibility for Tenure, To be considered for the award of Tenure, individuals must have an appointment in the Tenure Track (Section 4.5), be eligible for Appointment with Tenure (Section 4.9), or be eligible for Appointment with Term Tenure (Section 4.10). Tenure is only awarded to Faculty Members at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Tenured Faculty Members may be UMMS-Employed Faculty (Section 5.2), UMMHC-…, Section 4.2: Criteria for Tenure, The award of Tenure is an acknowledgement that a Faculty Member has achieved academic excellence. Tenure is awarded by the University of Massachusetts to individuals who on review of their Tenure Dossier (Section 4.7) are judged to meet each of the following criteria: Convincing evidence of, and potential for continuing “Excellence” in scholarly activity in one or more Areas of Distinction (…, Section 4.3: Tenure Guarantees, The award of Tenure at UMMS guarantees: Continuing employment as an Academically-Salaried Faculty Member with an “Academic Salary” (as defined below), and subject only to termination by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 4.15) [Employment is guaranteed for a specified time period for individuals appointed with Term Tenure (Section 4.11)]; Academic freedom (Section 1.4) within the defined missions of UMMS…, Section 4.4: Privileges and Responsibilities of Tenure, Because the award of Tenure provides the above guarantees, Tenured Faculty Members have an obligation for continuing high levels of performance in their Academic Activities. Tenured Faculty Members are also expected to provide a portion of their Academic Salary, which portion may be defined in their letter of offer and may be modified by subsequent Annual Performance Reviews (Section 5.5).…, Section 4.5: The Tenure Track, Individuals appointed in the Tenure Track with a Probationary Period conduct Academic Activities and Scholarship (Section 2.3) in one or more Areas of Distinction (Section 2.2), engage in Educational Activities (Section 2.4), and provide Academic Service (Section 2.5) to establish an academic record to be considered for the award of Tenure. Appointment in the Tenure Track. Individuals may be…, Section 4.6: Tenure Committees, Department Tenure Committee. Each Department with Faculty appointed in the Tenure Track must establish a Department Tenure Committee to review and evaluate candidates for the award of Tenure and make recommendations to the chair. The Committee members are selected by the chair and approved by a simple majority vote of the Department Faculty. The Committee should consist of at least three Tenured…, Section 4.7: Tenure Dossier, The Tenure Dossier is the compilation of all materials relevant to the evaluation of a candidate for the award of Tenure. The Tenure Dossier consists of the following components: Materials provided by the candidate: A current curriculum vitae in the UMMS format; Evidence of effectiveness in educational activities, such as teaching evaluations; A narrative statement that describes the candidate’s…, Section 4.8: Procedure for the Award of Tenure in the School of Medicine, This procedure applies to all candidates who are considered for the award of Tenure in the SOM. The review of the candidate's qualifications for tenure is based on relevant activities over the entire course of their academic career. Initiation of Procedure. At least three months before the start of the candidate’s Tenure Decision Year, the chair requests the candidate to submit the following:…, Section 4.9: Procedure for the Award of Tenure in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), Faculty Members with primary appointments in the GSN are reviewed for the award of Tenure by the same procedure as described for the School of Medicine (Section 4.8) with the following differences: The GSN Dean and/or their designee performs the actions described for the chair in Section 4.8. There is no department Tenure Committee or chair review. The GSN Dean and/or their designee submits the…, Section 4.10: Appointment with Tenure, Eligibility. Usually, Appointment with Tenure is limited to individuals who hold tenure (or its equivalent) at another institution. Individuals who are not Tenured, including UMMS Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track, may be considered for Appointment with Tenure, subject to the availability of a Tenure position approved by the dean and Provost. Procedure. Individuals are proposed for Appointment with…, Section 4.11: Appointment with Term Tenure, Guarantees. Appointment with Term Tenure guarantees: Continuing employment as an Academically-Salaried Faculty Member with an Academic Salary for a defined period, usually seven years, subject only to termination by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 4.15) during that period; Academic freedom (Section 1.4) within the defined missions of UMMS; and Academic Salary (Section 4.3.c). Eligibility. Usually,…, Section 4.12 : Annual Performance Review (APR) of Tenured Faculty, The performance of a Tenured Faculty Member is evaluated annually through the APR (Section 5.5) by the chair, director of a Non-Department Unit or dean (as applicable, Section 3.3). If a Tenured Faculty Member receives a rating of unsatisfactory in their APR, the chair, director, SOM Dean, GSN Dean or Provost (as applicable) may take a more active role in assigning tasks (such as increased…, Section 4.13: Reduction in Academic Salary of Tenured Faculty, This procedure is invoked when a Tenured Faculty Member receives repeated ratings of unsatisfactory in their APR. The procedure must not be used to limit the Faculty Member’s academic freedom (Section 1.4), to constrain the Academic Activities of a Tenured Faculty Member, or to address the fiscal concerns of the Department, UMMS, or University of Massachusetts. The salary of a Tenured Faculty…, Section 4.14: Periodic Multi-Year Review (PMYR) of Tenured Faculty, The purpose of the PMYR is to evaluate the performance and goals of Tenured Faculty Members over a longer time period than the Annual Performance Review (Section 4.12) and foster the continued professional development and high levels of performance in Academic Activities expected of the Tenured Faculty (Section 4.4). Tenured Faculty Members must be evaluated by a PMYR in the seventh academic year…, Section 4.15: Termination of Tenured Faculty, The employment and appointment of a Tenured Faculty Member can only be terminated by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 1.9) by the procedure described herein. General Actions. With respect to the procedure described herein: Conflict of Interest. If any individual involved in this procedure has a real or perceived conflict of interest (Section 1.7.a), they must disclose same to the Provost’s designee for…
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This article defines the employment and appointment terms and conditions for Employed Faculty., Section 5.1: Employment and Appointment, Employed Faculty are individuals who are primarily employed by UMMS, UMMHC, or a University-approved external foundation or agency, and who are appointed to the Faculty of UMMS. As defined in the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended) and School Bylaws, Employed Faculty Members constitute the Faculty-at-Large of UMMS and the Faculty-at-Large of a School, respectively, for the purpose…, Section 5.2: UMMS-Employed Faculty, Categories of Employment. UMMS-Employed Faculty are designated in one of two categories: Academically-Salaried Faculty. Employees of UMMS who are hired into a Faculty position to conduct Academic Activities as a primary and independent responsibility. Professionally-Salaried Faculty. Employees of UMMS who are hired into a Faculty position to provide services to support a research, educational or…, Section 5.3: UMMHC-Employed Faculty, Terms of Employment and Appointment. UMMHC-Employed Faculty are subject to the employment terms and conditions defined in their letter of offer and their employment contract with UMMHC, and by UMMHC policies and procedures. These individuals may also provide services to UMMS. The Faculty appointment of UMMHC-Employed Faculty is governed by the policies in this APP. If the individual’s employment…, Section 5.4: Faculty Employed by a University-Approved External Foundation or Agency, Individuals primarily employed by contract with a University-approved external foundation (such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute) or agency (such as the Veterans Administration) are subject to the employment terms and conditions defined in their contract with the foundation or agency. Their Faculty appointment is governed by the policies in this APP. If the employment agreement of a Tenured…, Section 5.5: Annual Performance Review (APR), The performance of all Employed Faculty Members must be evaluated through the APR. APR Procedure. The chair, director of a Non-Department Unit, SOM Dean or GSN Dean (as applicable, Section 3.3) must ensure that the performance of each Employed Faculty Member in their Department, Unit, or School respectively, is evaluated annually through the APR. At the discretion of the chair, director or dean,…, Section 5.6: Sabbatical, The purpose of the sabbatical is to provide a Faculty Member with an uninterrupted opportunity to pursue scholarly activities, gain new skills and knowledge, and/or enhance their professional development. Faculty Members are expected to commit sufficient effort to complete the activities proposed for the sabbatical. Eligibility. All Employed Faculty are eligible for a sabbatical, with the…, Section 5.7: Voluntary Leave of Absence Without Pay, A UMMS-Employed Faculty Member may submit a written request to the chair, director of a Non-Department Unit, SOM Dean or GSN Dean (as applicable) for a leave of absence without pay for up to one year (after exhaustion of accrued vacation and sick hours). Such leaves may be for reasons of health (requiring appropriate medical, health-related documentation), for advanced study and research, or in…, Section 5.8: Administrative Leave, A UMMS-Employed Faculty Member may be placed on an administrative leave of absence with pay by the chair, director of a Non-Department Unit, SOM Dean, or GSN Dean (as applicable), with approval by the SOM Dean (if applicable) and Provost. Such leaves may be for reasons that include, but are not limited to, investigations of the Faculty Member concerning alleged misconduct or if the Faculty Member…
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This article defines the terms and conditions for appointment of individuals other than Employed Faculty (Article 5) to the UMMS Faculty., Section 6.1: Appointment to the UMMS Faculty, Appointment to the UMMS Faculty is based on an individual’s commitment of effort to the educational and/or research programs of UMMS, rather than on hospital rank, degree of responsibility, or seniority in other professional endeavors. Honorary appointments are not allowed. Categories of Appointment. Faculty Appointments may be granted to individuals in the following categories. All individuals…, Section 6.2: Professional Staff, Eligibility. Individuals who are employed by UMMS or UMMHC in a staff position may be appointed to the Faculty based on their expected contributions to UMMS educational and research programs. This category includes, but is not limited to, professional staff and administrators, medical, nursing or other health professionals, clinical fellows participating in non-ACGME approved fellowship programs…, Section 6.3: Affiliate Faculty, Eligibility. Individuals who are not employed by UMMS, UMMHC, or a University-approved external foundation or agency and who are not eligible for appointment as Adjunct (Section 6.4) or Visiting Faculty (Section 6.5) may be appointed as Affiliate Faculty based on their expected contributions to UMMS educational and research programs. This category includes, but is not limited to, Courtesy Staff…, Section 6.4: Adjunct Faculty, Eligibility. Individuals who hold a primary faculty appointment at another academic or research institution may be appointed as Adjunct Faculty based on their expected contributions to UMMS educational and research programs. Appointment and Reappointment. Individuals are appointed for a one year term on recommendation by the chair or GSN Dean (as applicable) and approval through the procedures…, Section 6.5: Visiting Faculty, Eligibility. Individuals who hold a primary faculty appointment at another academic or research institution and who intend to participate in UMMS educational and research programs for a limited time (usually up to one year) may be appointed as Visiting Faculty. Appointment. The procedure for appointment is described in Section 3.14. Visiting Faculty Members are usually appointed at the academic…, Doc. T95-022, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 1, 1995 Revised: April 2, 1997 December 3, 1997 April 1, 1998 August 23, 2006 December 8, 2017
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