Academic promotion and tenure in U.S. family medicine units

Does Academic Blogging Enhance Promotion and Tenure? A Survey of US and Canadian Medicine and Pediatric Department Chairs

BACKGROUND Electronic educational (e-learning) technology usage continues to grow. Many medical journals operate companion blogs (an application of e-learning technology) that enable rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge and discourse. Faculty members participating in promotion and tenure academic tracks spend valuable time and effort contributing, editing, and directing these medical jou...

Tenure and Promotion Experiences of Academic Librarians of Color

Is tenure justified? An experimental study of faculty beliefs about tenure, promotion, and academic freedom.

The behavioral sciences have come under attack for writings and speech that affront sensitivities. At such times, academic freedom and tenure are invoked to forestall efforts to censure and terminate jobs. We review the history and controversy surrounding academic freedom and tenure, and explore their meaning across different fields, at different institutions, and at different ranks. In a multi...

Promotion and tenure.

Considerations for Promotion and Tenure

S ENERAL 1). Professional Competence 1). 3 years or equivalent in rank 1). 3 years or equivalent in rank 2). Scholarly achievement 2). Serves department expectations 2). Serves department expectations 3). Attitude – Intellectual qualities 3). Developing (established) reputation by intramural (extramural) peer recognition 3). Emerging (established) national, (international) reputation 4). Sustai...