Faculty Development

A: Specific types of scholarship can differ according to an area of excellence.  Scholarship is explicitly defined broadly to include not only peer-reviewed publications but also educational materials, policy statements, assessment tools, and guidelines for patient care. Scholarship may be published in print or alternative media.

A: Given the broad definition of teaching and educational activities, most faculty should be able to identify opportunities to contribute to educational activities at WCM and/or affiliated institutions. In rare cases, most often related to a candidate’s field, opportunities for junior faculty to teach are limited. A department chair will be expected to explain the absence of educational contribution in these instances.

A: Your department chair or center director is responsible for determining when you are proposed for promotion. It is important that you discuss mentorship and your progress toward promotion with your chair, chair designee or center director at your annual faculty review. If you believe that your achievements may warrant promotion to the next rank, you should discuss your status with your department head, division chief or mentor. Faculty are encouraged to contact our office for individual consultations.