The Medical University of South Carolina “Understanding Contracts, Promotion, and Tenure at MUSC” Co-sponsored by the Faculty Senate and the Women Scholars Initiative Friday, 3 April 2009

The Medical University of South Carolina Goal for Introduction Provide background for a productive and informative workshop. Facilitate informative exchange of information and ideas relevant to faculty contracts, promotion and tenure. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Agenda Introduction and background – John Raymond Faculty contracts – Tom Higerd and Joe Good College viewpoints – Deans and AP&T Committee Chairs Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Faculty Contracts Background will be covered by Dr. Higerd. Discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Higerd and Counselor Good. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Promotion and Tenure Linked milestones in the progression of a successful academic career. Criteria for promotion and tenure overlap, but are not identical. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Promotion and Tenure Promotion is based on accomplishments and contributions. Tenure is based on projected future contributions to the institution. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Tenure Process Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Promotion Process Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Promotion Process Faculty Senate Multiple tracks with descriptive modifiers, tenure earning or not.

The Medical University of South Carolina A Typical Academic Progression Faculty Senate Tenure typically is considered between Associate Professor and Professor designations, but can be considered at other times.

The Medical University of South Carolina Tenure? According to the MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04 (Faculty Tenure): “Tenure shall be the assurance of continuous appointment to a particular faculty rank, with continuation of salary commensurate with the rank, as long as duties are performed in accordance with accepted standards,…” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04 (cont.) “…subject to termination for cause, upon retirement, on account of financial exigency, or the change or abolition of institutional programs.” “Tenure rests in the college or department of primary appointment only.” “The initial letter of appointment and/or contract and annual renewals shall specify status with regard to tenure.” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04 (cont.) “The assurance of continuation of salary commensurate with academic rank shall apply to that base salary which is agreed upon by the individual department head and faculty member.” “The amount of the base salary shall be commensurate with rank in the appointee's department, and defined in the annual contract…” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04 (cont.) “…It shall not apply to supplemental or additional sources of funding including, but not limited to, clinical practice income, consultation fees, administrative payments, and special payments.” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Criteria for Tenure? According to the MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04a: “The faculty member must demonstrate competence and promise of long-term usefulness to the missions and programs of the University to be considered for tenure…” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Faculty Handbook section 6.04a (cont.) “…Each college, through its Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure Committee shall develop a set of criteria to be used in the consideration of granting tenure and which shall have received the approval, through appropriate channels, of the Board.” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Possible New Criteria for Tenure Interdisciplinary and inter-professional initiatives (teaching, research, service). Entrepreneurship.Collaborations. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina How Does One Maximize the Chances of Obtaining Tenure? Make your accomplishments visible, tangible, quantifiable, locally and nationally.Make your accomplishments visible, tangible, quantifiable, locally and nationally. Perform consistently. Improve.Perform consistently. Improve. Establish independence, but balance with collegiality.Establish independence, but balance with collegiality. Find a niche, establish your name in an area.Find a niche, establish your name in an area. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina How Does One Maximize the Chances of Obtaining Tenure? Understand “the rules”.Understand “the rules”. Make it a “no-brainer” for your Chair.Make it a “no-brainer” for your Chair. Work with your Chair to align your interests with the needs of your department.Work with your Chair to align your interests with the needs of your department. Set short and long term goals.Set short and long term goals. Get a mentor, and work with them.Get a mentor, and work with them. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina What is a Mentor? According to the American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, a mentor is “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” The Cambridge International Dictionary defines a mentor as a “person who gives another person help and advice over a period of time and often also teaches them how to do their job.” Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina The term “mentor” is derived from Greek Mythology. Mentor was the faithful companion and trusted counselor of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca. When Odysseus left to campaign in the Trojan Wars, he entrusted Mentor to remain in Ithaca to take charge of the royal household. Mentor was also charged with educating Odysseus’ beloved son, Telemachus, in order to prepare him to become the next king. What is a Mentor? Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Mentor was a wise and trusted counselor for Telemachus, safely guiding him through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood. Mentor served as a wise teacher, a role model, and a trusted counselor and adviser to Telemachus. The goddess of wisdom, Athene, was sufficiently impressed with Mentor that she would often assume his form. The goddess of wisdom, Athene, was sufficiently impressed with Mentor that she would often assume his form. The Original Mentor Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Identify a Mentor Meet with your mentor often. Listen to them. Encourage unvarnished honesty. Show them your grant applications, teaching materials, tangible scholarship and manuscripts. Solicit their advocacy. Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Odysseus and Telemachus Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Division Director Department Chair Dean Senior Colleague Collaborator Research, Clinical, Education Directors Faculty Senator Potential Mentors Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Great Mentors in Science Bob Lefkowitz: My favorite academic mentor Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Great Mentors in Science Bob Lefkowitz: My favorite academic mentor Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Join a scholarly group with overlapping interests and complementary skills. Share ideas, reagents (teaching materials), methods. Collaborate. Solicit feedback on your scholarship (grants, manuscripts, teaching materials). Maximize Your Chances of Success Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Engage in visible citizenship activities, and do a good job. Remember, your administrators and mentors want you to succeed. Your success is a positive reflection on them, and on MUSC. Maximize Your Chances of Success Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Set goals. Plan ahead! Identify obstacles and eliminate them. Identify opportunities and pursue them. Follow up progress. Take stock, assess. Listen! Maximize Your Chances of Success Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Do something every day to position yourself to optimize your chances of success. Make your independence obvious to everyone. Stay focused, be determined. Get and give feedback! Maximize Your Chances of Success Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Dependable.Self-sufficient. Devoted to excellence. Accountable. Brimming with potential. An asset to those around you. Strive to be Thought of as… Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Organization. Identity with a scholarly area. Presentation. Can the reader quickly pick out your most noteworthy accomplishments? Scholarship, service/clinical care, teaching, mentorship, science. National and local visibility. Take a Hard Look at your CV Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Necessary for tenure. Tricky to develop independence in a mentored environment. Must develop a reputation that is clearly distinct from your mentor. R01 (or national award) is one of the best ways to establish independence. Editorial boards, Study Section memberships, National policy, advisory or accrediting boards. National teaching awards. Independence Faculty Senate

The Medical University of South Carolina Thank you! Faculty Senate