Preparing for Promotion Series

 

The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) supports the academic affairs of faculty at UMMS, including oversight of academic appointments, promotion and tenure, faculty and department reviews, and governance and policy of the school.

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Workshops

These three-hour interactive workshops (offered three times yearly), are designed to provide information and resources for UMMS faculty who are considering promotion in the near future. The work-shops will include the topics described in the next panel.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required. Please register by selecting one of the dates below.

DATES / TIMES / LOCATIONS

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
8:00am-12:00pm; S7-402

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
1:00-5:00pm; Lazare Auditorium S1-607

Monday, May 13, 2013
8:00am-12:00pm; Hiatt Auditorium S1-608

Topic Overview

Promotion at UMMS
An overview of the promotion process: Who makes decisions and what you need to do

Are You Ready for Promotion? Are you you meet the criteria? How is the process initiated?

Effective CVs
An effective CV is essential for your promotion package and to promote your accomplishments

Reference Letters, Teaching Evaluations, and the Narrative Statement
Important components of the promotion package

Tenure
The criteria and process for the award of tenure.

Resources

For information about the promotion process at UMMS, including CV guidelines and template, Reference Letters, Teaching Evaluations, and Narrative Statements, please visit this webpage

Consultation

OFA staff are available for individual consultation with faculty on career planning, promotion and tenure, and other concerns.
Please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs with questions or to set an appointment.

 

Questions?
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Tel. (508) 856-3244
Fax (508) 856-2129
faculty.affairs@umassmed.edu

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