University of Tulsa Faculty SenateUniversity of Tulsa Faculty Senate
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
STATEMENT ON CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE
Approved by the CBA Faculty, September 11, 1996
Introduction and Background
The University of Tulsa Statement on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure, (approved by the Faculty September 11, 1996) requires The faculty of each college and their constituent academic units shall establish by majority vote specific criteria statements for promotion and tenure compatible with the requirements outlined herein and in Section II.B., provided that the criteria for promotion or tenure decisions adopted by a college shall reflect the fact that promotion and tenure decisions are based solely upon standards reflective of individual achievements and merit. (Section IV.A)
Preamble
The faculty of the College of Business Administration recognizes that its mission to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs is based upon the philosophy that scholarly inquiry, breadth of understanding and perspective, and effective personal skills are central to high-quality educational endeavors. Thus, it recognizes that the professional life of the College as an ongoing intellectual enterprise and its mission to educate its students is the product of a complex and synergistic relationship between quality teaching, scholarly inquiry, research, and publication. Though obligated to accept certain responsibilities in the tenure and promotion process at the college level, the faculty of the College of Business Administration locates the primary responsibility at the level of the academic unit. It is at the level of the academic unit that expectations for teaching, research, and service are articulated and conveyed to faculty members formally in written statements and informally by example and deed. In keeping with the position that the primary responsibility for articulating specific criteria and evaluating accomplishments is at the level of the academic unit, the faculties of the academic units are expected to:
1. Establish criteria statements that specify the standards and practices relative to their disciplinary norms that are to serve as guidelines and measures for reviewing and recommending candidates for promotion and tenure.
2. Be advisers and mentors to their faculty members in conveying the standards and practices expected of them and the relevant indicators and evidence required for positive recommendations for promotion and tenure.
3. Serve as reviewers capable of justifying and documenting their recommendations regarding promotion and tenure within the context of the criteria specified at the level of the academic unit, the College, and the University.
STATEMENT ON PROMOTION AND TENURE
Tenure
The faculty of the College of Business Administration views the concept of academic tenure as essential in maintaining an environment committed to academic freedom and responsibility. The recommendation for tenure thus represents something more fundamental to the University and the faculty member than recommendations for promotion through the ranks. Faculty shall be evaluated in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Excellence in performance is of primary importance. In addition to meritorious accomplishments, a high likelihood for continued excellence is required. The recommendation for tenure is to be based on clear evidence of the fulfillment of these standards.
Teaching accomplishment shall be assessed primarily through student and faculty evaluations. The standard for the recommendation for tenure is one of an established reputation as an effective teacher. The assessment of scholarship requires a growing reputation for recognized research, as established primarily by scholarly publications and attested to by external and internal peer evaluations. Additionally, other research leading to scholarly recognition and other scholarly activities can provide evidence of excellence in scholarship.
A record of institutional, professional, and community service, including evidence of effective contributions to curriculum, institutional and educational goals, and the intellectual life of the College and the University, is required for the recommendation for tenure.
Promotion
The University of Tulsa Statement on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure, (approved by the Faculty September 11, 1996) Section II.B specifies the minimum requirements for appointment to the various faculty ranks. In accordance with these guidelines, the College specifies the following minimum requirements.
Associate Professor
The minimum requirements for appointment to associate professor are:
a) an appropriate terminal degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university or distinguished credentials as evidenced by specialized study, certification, or experience;
b) an established reputation as an effective teacher;
c) a growing reputation for scholarly or creative achievement;
d) a record of institutional, professional, and community service beyond teaching and research.
Professor
The minimum requirements for appointment to professor are:
a) an appropriate terminal degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university or distinguished credentials as evidenced by specialized study, certification, or experience;
b) an established reputation as an effective teacher;
c) a distinguished reputation for scholarship or creative achievement;
d) a record of institutional, professional, and community service beyond teaching and research, including evidence of contributions to the curriculum, institutional and educational goals, or intellectual life of the University and College, especially as these activities demonstrate leadership.