Faculty initially appointed at the 鈥淎ssistant鈥 or 鈥淎ssociate鈥 ranks are usually reviewed during the last year of the reappointment period. The criteria for evaluation are defined by the terms of the initial contract. A typical merit formula for teaching faculty may be 85% teaching or clinical education and 15% leadership and service, but individual workload assignments may vary considerably both within and between units.
Specialized teaching and clinical faculty are evaluated according to primary unit criteria that defines "meritorious" and "excellent" performance. Teaching and clinical faculty with typical merit formulas are generally expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching or clinical education, and meritorious performance in leadership and service.
Reappointment of specialized faculty are based on the instructional needs of the unit they are serving, as well as the individual faculty member's performance. Performance shall be based on components identified by the primary unit in its "Primary Unit Criteria" document for the evaluation of teaching or clinical education. At least three distinct measures of teaching/clinical effectiveness and performance shall be used. If allowed by unit bylaws or consistent practice, evaluation of teaching and clinical faculty听appointments may be conducted by the chair/director, or their designee.听