Faculty Guidelines and Criteria for Renewal, Continuing Appointment, and Promotion Pre-Fall 2022

Term Contract Renewal

1. Departmental recommendation. The recommendation should contain details concerning the review process, strengths and/or weaknesses of the candidate, and the specific period for which renewal is recommended. If the recommended term differs from that specified by the standard guidelines, appropriate explanation should be provided.
2. Separate letter of recommendation from the Department Chair.
3. Up-to-date professional vita.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness:
   1. Minimum of two peer evaluations, based on classroom observation and/or other experience as appropriate. This item may be omitted as a separate entry if there are letters of support from State University College at Oneonta colleagues that reasonably fulfill the intended function.
   2. Required administration of the Student Perception of Instruction (SPI) or similar tool as recognized by the campus or the department. It is expected that a third party administered the evaluation forms. Statistical results of student evaluation of instruction for the past four semesters as received by the candidate from a third party. The candidate should provide mean scores that are compared with the departmental average and the college. It is expected that statistical information will include the number of students registered for each section, and the number of individuals completing evaluation forms for each section. Candidates may comment on circumstances as well as the results of the evaluations.
   3. If student free responses/comments are included, they should be typed exactly as written. Anecdotal information and letters of recommendation from students may be included.
   4. Grade distribution data, including numbers and percentages for each section for each of the preceding three semesters (or from the date of initial appointment, as appropriate). Candidates are encouraged to comment on unusual grading patterns.
   5. Self-evaluation, which will typically include a statement of pedagogic approach and expectation (teaching philosophy, goals, objectives, etc.). Candidates are also encouraged to provide data and comment on teaching assignment, enrollments, and advisement responsibility. Ideally, the self-evaluation will show how the candidate has sought systematic feedback on teaching performance and used that feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
   6. Representative course outlines, examinations, and similar pedagogic materials.
5. Summary statement concerning contributions to college-wide goals (committee service, etc.).
6. Summary statement concerning research and scholarship. Sampling of publications, conference presentations, etc. should be included in the master file.
7. Faculty Activities Reports for each year since the most-recent review should be included in the master file.

The completed dossier for Continuing Appointment and/or Promotion:

1. Departmental recommendation.
2. Separate recommendation from the Department Chair.
3. Up-to-date professional CV.
4. A minimum of three letters of support is required from State University College at Oneonta colleagues conversant with the candidate's discipline. At least one letter should be from a colleague who is not a member of the candidate's department and at least one letter should be from a departmental colleague.
5. A minimum of three letters of support from professional colleagues at other institutions.
6. Faculty Activities Reports for the past three years should be included in the master file.
7. Evidence of teaching effectiveness:
   1. Required administration of the Student Perception of Instruction (SPI) or similar tool as recognized by the campus or the department. It is expected that a third party administered the evaluation forms. Statistical results of student evaluation of instruction for the past four semesters as received by the candidate from a third party. The candidate should provide mean scores that are compared with the departmental average and the college. Statistical information should include the number of students registered for each section, and the number of individuals completing evaluation forms for each section. Candidates may comment on circumstances as well as the results of the evaluations.
   2. If student free responses/comments are included, they should be typed exactly as written. Anecdotal information and letters of recommendation from students may be included.
   3. Grade distribution data, including numbers and percentages for each section for each of the preceding three semesters (or from the date of initial appointment, as appropriate). Candidates are encouraged to comment on unusual grading patterns.
   4. Self-evaluation, which will typically include a statement of pedagogic approach and expectation (teaching philosophy, goals, objectives, etc.). Candidates are also encouraged to provide data and comment on teaching assignment, enrollments, and advisement responsibility. Ideally, the self-evaluation will show how the candidate has sought systematic feedback on teaching performance and used that feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
   5. Representative course outlines, examinations, and similar pedagogic materials.
8. Scholarship section, as detailed within the Guidelines for Preparation and Submission of Personnel Review Files.
9. College and Community Service section, as detailed within the Guidelines for Preparation and Submission of Personnel Review Files.