Appointments and Promotions

Overview of Tracks

• Basic Science Investigator/Physician Scientist Investigator Track (tenure)
• Basic Science Educator/Clinician Educator Track (non-tenure)
• Medical Center Clinician Track (non-tenure)
• Research Track (non-tenure)
• Assistant/Associate Track (non-tenure)
• Track comparison chart

Probationary Period To Tenure

• Basic Science Investigator/Physician Scientist Investigator Track (tenure track)

Process of Appointment and Promotion

• Guidelines for Evaluating
  • Basic Science Investigator/Physician Scientist Investigator Track (tenure track)
  • Basic Science Educator/Clinician Educator Track (non-tenure track)
• Supporting Documentation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Documentation of Teaching (pdf or MSWord )
  • Critical References (pdf or MSWord )
  • Letters of Evaluation
• Appointment Forms and Check Sheets in PDF Format
  • Requirements for Full Time New Appointments
  • Requirements for Promotions and Reappointments
  • Requirements for Volunteer, Non-Salaried, Visiting Faculty
  • Affirmative Action Form

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