Choosing External Reviewers Does it Matter? One man’s opinion

What is the process?

YOU choose some names

What is the process? YOU choose some names CHAIR or COMMITTEE chooses some names

What is the process? YOU choose some names CHAIR or COMMITTEE chooses some names Six individuals are solicited

Who should you choose?

Someone

Who should you choose? Someone Someone who is not a relative

Who should you choose? Someone Someone who is not a relative Someone who knows your work

Who should you choose? Someone Someone who is not a relative Someone who knows your work Someone who thinks highly of your work

Who should you choose? Someone Someone who is not a relative Someone who knows your work Someone who thinks highly of your work Someone who is important

Who should you choose? Someone Someone who is not a relative Someone who knows your work Someone who thinks highly of your work Someone who is important Someone who works at a place where your Department would aspire to be

Personal Example

I went up for Full Professor in I am trained as an exercise physiologist, and my research focuses on physical activity during pregnancy, and pediatric exercise issues. I also have a 25% appointment in the medical schools Looking for a balanced scorecard

Reviewers Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology at the University of Florida Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology at Texas A+M University

Both in top 5 exercise physiologists in US Both were still active I knew them both professionally, but only limited collaboration, very early in my career Neither did exactly what I did, but both knew how I had progressed in my profession, and the value of my research foci

More Reviewers Professor of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professor of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts

Both individuals do work in the pediatric area, one also works in pregnancy and physical activity Very little direct collaboration other than joint seminars and review papers. Very well-suited to discuss the quality of my work.

Reviewer Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Louis University School of Medicine

This is one of the leaders in exercise during pregnancy, particularly from a medical perspective. One of the major players. Limited direct collaboration, other than being on a seminar together

Reviewer Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology, University of Exeter (UK)

This reviewer does work in pediatrics, and knows my work. Ranked as one of the top 2-3 pediatric exercise researchers internationally Able to speak to my international reputation

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