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Faculty candidates are evaluated by their peers in each domain as demonstrating Competent, Proficient, or Outstanding performance. Movement across the levels of performance is progressive in nature, reflecting greater breadth, depth, or scope of influence in a domain. Precise definition of Competent, Proficient, or Outstanding performance is difficult and may be too constraining; the narrative rubrics are not intended to be exhaustive or rigid measures. Rather, the following narratives are exemplars to set the standard for reaching consensus in making decisions on contract renewal/promotion.
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Teaching facilitates learning. Effective teachers assist the learner in acquiring new knowledge, skills, and values. This includes the thorough understanding of a discipline, sound pedagogy, clarity of communication, use of engaging strategies, the evaluation of student learning, and the capacity to remain current in pedagogies and learning technologies.
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Proficient: A Proficient teacher contributes to student formation by providing an engaging learning environment. A Proficient teacher extends the learning beyond the textbook, guiding students to use critical thinking and understand the broader nature of the discipline. Proficient teachers can assess both student outcomes and their own praxis to enrich the academic environment. Proficient teachers make contributions to the curricular work of the program and remain current in pedagogy and technology.
Outstanding: An outstanding teacher embodies a way of being that enlivens the learning processes. An outstanding teacher motivates students to learn in ways that deeply impact how they think, act, feel, and serve. An outstanding teacher is an expert in the subject matter, has pedagogical fluency, is a skilled communicator, is a wise mentor in all aspects of student learning, and is an efficient evaluator of the learning process. An outstanding teacher displays enthusiasm for the discipline, exhibits a commitment to growth pedagogically, professionally, and personally, and is committed to the development and training of other teachers.
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Scholarship is creative, intellectual work. It is the systematic, disciplined attempt to discover, transmit and apply knowledge. Scholarly activities grow from the ideas and methods of the arts, humanities, sciences, and professions, including the visual and performing arts. Scholarship and creative activity are measured by the contribution to generating and disseminating knowledge within and across disciplines. We recognize multiple modes of scholarship, including discovery, integration, application/engagement, and teaching (Boyer, 1997). At EMU we are a community of learning. Our scholarship reflects our Anabaptist values of collaboration, linking theory and practice, and pursuing peace and justice. EMU recognizes the standards of scholarship as defined by Glassick, Huber, and Maeroff (1997):
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Proficient: Proficiency in scholarship/creative activity results in continuous and ongoing research in the pure and applied sciences, humanities, professions, or the creative/performing arts that builds on and contributes new knowledge to the discipline and/or enhances cross-disciplinary interaction. The originality of this scholarship is meant to deepen understanding of the subject and further develop methodologies and techniques that produce a product that is valued by others. Publications are reviewed and validated by peers and scholars in related disciplines.
Outstanding: Outstanding scholarship includes the highest standard of research, creativity, and practice. Scholarly contribution within and across disciplines regularly results in critical and public responses by others and is used and applied by others. Scholarship frequently includes research funded by highly competitive grants in the discipline. Outstanding scholars are often characterized by public recognition of their leadership in their discipline or professional body.
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Associate Professor: Promotion to associate professor requires completion of the doctorate or the terminal degree/equivalent in the field. Normally, a minimum of six years of faculty experience is required. Proficient Teaching performance is required, as well as Proficient Scholarship or Service.
Professor: Completion Completion of at least one six-year contract at EMU or its equivalent elsewhere is required. In addition to Proficient performance in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, Outstanding performance is required in either Teaching or Scholarship. (Alternate: A faculty member may seek to make the case that Outstanding Service be substituted for Outstanding Teaching or Scholarship. The Dean, with support from the program/school faculty, may grant the exception based on evidence that Outstanding Service has made a significant contribution toward the achievement of EMU’s mission in the world or broader faith community.)
Approved by Faculty Senate and Provost's Council, May 2020
Responsible Party
Responsibility for this policy lies with the Provost.
Policy Review
This policy is to be reviewed every three years.
Distribution
Faculty/Staff Handbook