ࡱ> <?;+ kbjbj² .0ШDhШDhk<8+ kmmmmmm$ "b2"kk;Ŋ,:vSW<[,#F##70g"777d@777#777777777X f: TEMPLATE: REQUEST FOR EXTERNAL LETTERS FOR PROMOTION IN THE REGULAR FACULTY SERIES Dear Dr. ____________: I am writing to ask for your assistance as our department begins its formal evaluation of Dr. ____________. He [she/they] is being considered for promotion to [Associate Professor/Professor], [with tenure] in the Department of ________________ at the University of 鶹ý School of Medicine. As you know, the promotion review process is a critical step for faculty members and for the School of Medicine. We are asking for your assistance as we evaluate the significance of Dr. _________s clinical, teaching, research, scholarship and service contributions and his [her/their] prospects for continued success. In the first paragraph of your letter, please include a short description of your academic position and area(s) of focus and expertise. Also, please include in the first paragraph a sentence describing your relationship, if any, with the candidate (e.g., former training director, mentor or research co-investigator). Please include your assessment of: a) the quality, importance and overall and impact of the candidates work in teaching, clinical service, and research/scholarship (as applicable); b) the candidates national or international reputation (if applicable); and c) the candidates prospects for continued success and contributions. We realize that you may not be familiar with the candidates accomplishments in every area, but we would appreciate your comments for those areas where you are familiar with Dr. _____s work. In your letter, please also provide your overall assessment of this candidates qualifications for promotion to [Associate Professor/Professor], [with tenure] in the Regular Faculty Series based on the University of 鶹ý School of Medicines promotion and appointment criteria. The criteria are summarized briefly below. For tenure recommendations, add: Finally, please include a current curriculum vitae or short biographical sketch with your letter. I have enclosed Dr. _______s current curriculum vitae optional: and copies of a selection of his [her/their] manuscripts. [Choose from the alternatives, below] Associate Professor I have enclosed copies of the School of Medicines standards for promotion to Associate Professor. Briefly, Associate Professors must demonstrate at least meritorious performance in teaching, scholarship, and clinical activities or service. Meritorious is defined broadly as performance that is praiseworthy or deserving merit. Candidates must also demonstrate excellence, the Schools highest standard of performance, in one area: teaching; clinical service; or research. Excellence is defined as performance that is outstanding or of exceptional merit. With respect to research and scholarship, we are particularly interested in your opinion of Dr. ______s research program --- specifically, the quality of his [her, their] work, the degree to which it is original, innovative and evolving, and the impact it has had on others working in similar disciplines. We would appreciate your assessment of Dr. ______s research and scholarship in comparison with other investigators at a similar career stage. Professor I have enclosed copies of the School of Medicines standards for promotion to Professor. Briefly, Professors must demonstrate at least meritorious performance in teaching and clinical or service activities, as well as a national reputation. Meritorious is defined broadly as performance that is praiseworthy or deserving merit. Candidates must also demonstrate excellence, the Schools highest standard of performance, in two areas: teaching; clinical service; or research. Excellence is defined as performance that is outstanding or of exceptional merit. They must also demonstrate excellence in scholarship. With respect to research and scholarship, we are particularly interested in your opinion of Dr. ______s research program --- specifically, the quality of his [her, their] work, the degree to which it is original, innovative and evolving, and the impact it has had on others working in similar disciplines. We would appreciate your assessment of Dr. ______s research and scholarship in comparison with other investigators at a similar career stage. Award of Tenure [Optional] Dr. ________ is also being recommended for the award of tenure. The Schools tenure review standards are included with this letter. At the University of 鶹ý School of Medicine, promotion and tenure are considered separately, and the standards for awarding tenure are more rigorous than those for promotion. 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