Expectations for
Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion,
and Tenure
Area of Speech & Theatre
Department of Performing and Fine Arts
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AREA OF SPEECH & THEATRE
SUGGESTED EXPECTATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT, REAPPOINTMENT,
PROMOTION, AND TENURE
The below expectations are guidelines in combination with FSU Tenure Policies Section
V (A) and the UNC Code, Section 604 B. In addition to the FSU Guidelines for Tenure
and Promotion and the Faculty Handbook, the Area of Speech & Theatre, in the
Department of Performing and Fine Arts, suggested expectations are:
A. TEACHING:
1. Clearly developed course objectives and requirements, instructional materials,
grading procedures and evaluation materials. Integrating technology when
possible.
2. Active role in departmental discussions regarding curriculum and program
development and achievement of program goals.
3. Developing and practicing assessment of student performance that is consistent
with the area’s goals.
4. Documentation of teaching effectiveness using instruments and procedures
approved by the area. (Peer Review, Student Evaluations, Student Exhibitions and
Competitions, etc.)
5. Continued professional development in teaching (attending workshops,
professional meetings, and participation in faculty development activities).
B. SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACTIVITY:
RESEARCH: Research and creative works must be of high quality, reveal consistent
research and/or creative efforts. Research and/or creative activities should reflect regional
and national recognition among one’s peers in the field(s) inside and outside the
University.1
Criteria include, but are not limited to the following:
1. A productive record of research activity, which reveals significant and developing
achievements in the field(s) of specialization.
2. Publications in the form of refereed articles in journals, which are recognized as
scholarly in content.
3. Non-refereed scholarly publications.
4. Refereed scholarly papers presented at professional meetings.
5. Non-refereed scholarly papers presented at professional meetings.
6. Securing grants.
CREATIVE ACTIVITY: Achievement in the area of creative activity must be of high
quality, reveal consistent creative efforts, and should reflect recognition among one’s
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Faculty with a PhD in their area of specialty is expected to meet the research requirements.
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peers. 2 Performers, Directors and Designers are able to substitute discipline specific
equivalencies.3
Creative activity criteria include, but are not limited to the following4:
1. A portfolio that reveals significant and developing achievements in the field(s) of
specialization.
2. Participation in productions and activities. (See definitions on pages 5 and 6 of
this document)
a. Solo
1.Invited
2. Juried
b. Group
1. Invited
2. Juried
3. Commissions/freelance activities
4. Theatre affiliations
5. Securing grants
6. Honors & awards
7. National Theatre organizational memberships
C. SERVICE: Service to the department, college and university.
Demonstrated involvement and leadership in department, college/university
and/or community service.5
FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
In addition to the FSU Guidelines for Tenure and Promotion and the Faculty Handbook,
the Area of Speech & Theatre, in the Department of Performing and Fine Art, requires
the following expectations:
A. TEACHING:
1. Evidence of ability to organize course materials, content and presentations in
order to accomplish teaching effectiveness.
2. Willingness to take an active role in departmental discussions regarding
curriculum and program development.
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Faculty with an MFA or MA is expected to meet the requirements of creative activity (research is
optional, but in addition to creative activity).
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Performers, Directors and Designers criteria include production criteria, and/or specialty equivalencies
(theatre publications and or performances, etc.) of recognition.
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See definitions page 5 and 6
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Community Service does not supersede department, college/university service.
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3. Evidence of potential to maintain a level of student performance consistent with
departmental and/or degree program standards
4. Evidence of ability to develop strong teaching skills.
5. Evidence of potential for excellence in advising.
B. SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACTIVITY:
1. Evidence of developing ability in research or other relevant creative activity;
(through submission of portfolio and/or production record, or submission of
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C. SERVICE:
1. Evidence of the ability and willingness to serve the department,
college/university, and/or community.
2. Willingness to take an active role in student advising including students’
course work, program choices and career planning.
APPOINTMENT/PROMOTION
TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
A. TEACHING:
The teaching criteria for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor are the
same as permanent tenure. (See page 1, A.) In addition, faculty Promotion to
Associate Professor must have evidence of consistent teaching effectiveness and
demonstrated leadership in the area of teaching.
Additional criteria include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Evidence of consistent course improvements and
curriculum development
Leadership efforts in curriculum and program
development.
Leadership efforts in teaching effectiveness, (i.e., instructional tools, workshops,
and presentations).
Sustained commitment to faculty development
B. SCHOLARSHIP: (Research and/or Creative Activity)
The scholarship criteria for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor are the
same as those for permanent tenure. (See page 1, B) Evidence should be presented of a
sustained record of research and/or creative activities of high quality.
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Following the suggested guidelines for appointment, promotion and tenure on page 1 and 2
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C. SERVICE:
The service criteria for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor is the same
as permanent tenure: (See page 2, C.) Evidence should reflect a sustained record of
service to department, college/university and community.
PROMOTION / APPOINTMENT
TO PROFESSOR
In addition to the FSU Guidelines for Tenure and Promotion and the Faculty Handbook,
the Area of Speech & Theatre, in the Department of Performing and Fine Art, suggested
expectations are:
A. TEACHING:
The teaching criteria for promotion or appointment to Professor are the same as
Associate Professor. (See page 4, A)
Additional criteria include, but are not limited to the following:
1.
An excellent record of teaching has been established
2.
Sustained and effective leadership in curriculum and program development.
3.
Sustained results from leadership in teaching effectiveness
4.
Sustained faculty development to enhance teaching
B. SCHOLARSHIP: (Research and /or Creative Activity)
The scholarship criteria for promotion or appointment to Professor are the same as
Associate Professor. (Seepage 4, B)
Additional criteria include, but are not limited to the following:
1.
A record of high quality in scholarship/creative activates has been established
2.
The candidate’s scholarship record (research/creative activity) reveals
evidence of achievement in the area(s) of specialization.
3.
Receives honors, awards, citations, critical reviews and other forms of
recognition.
C. SERVICE:
The service criteria for promotion or appointment to Professor are the same as
Associate professor: (See page 3, C)
Additional criteria may include but are not limited to the following:
1.
Continued evidence of relevant and effective service
2.
Sustained effective leadership in various service areas.
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3.
Sustained and effective leadership to department, college/university committees
DEFINITIONS
SCHOLARSHIP: (RESEARCH AND/OR CREATIVE ACTIVITY)
Research: 1) serious inquiry or examination resulting in the discovery and interpretation
of knowledge, revision of accepted theories in the light of new knowledge, or practical
application of such new or revised theories; 2) dissemination of such discovery,
interpretation and/or revision through presentations at professional meetings and/or
through scholarly publications.
Creative activity: 1) the act of bringing into existence, as in the production of
performance and design, 2) dissemination of the results of such creative activity through
a developing record of production and exhibition. Service: Formal and informal
professional assignments or activities on behalf of the Department, College, University,
the profession and the community at large.
Expectations regarding quality of service contributions increase as a faculty member’s
career progresses. The minimum required for permanent tenure and promotion depends
upon rank.
Service contributions include, but are not limited to, the following:
A.
Departmental: Department committee participation, special
assignments from the chair or area coordinator, student advising, lab
supervision, FSU Theatre Company advisor, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre
Honor Society advisor, FSU Theatre Company participation, etc.
B.
College/University: Participation in committees and assignments at the
college and university level.
C.
Professional: Participation in activities relevant to the faculty member’s
area(s) of expertise. Activities include, but are not limited to participation in
professional organizations, paper or article reviewer, juror of a
production/performance or competition, adjudicator of a production which
advances one’s own discipline, etc.
D.
Community: Service may include participation in regional, national, or
international community activities directly related to the faculty member’s
profession, such as lectures and presentations, and professional advice to nonprofit agencies. Community involvement may serve as additional evidence of
service but does not replace involvement at the Departmental,
College/University or professional level.
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Area of Speech & Theatre, Department of Performing and Fine Arts, expectations for
RPT approved by:
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Harmon Watson, Chair
Department of Performing and Fine Arts
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Date
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David Barlow, Dean
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College of Arts and Sciences
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John Mattox, Chair
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Faculty Senate
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Jon Young, Provost
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Date
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James Anderson, Chancellor
Fayetteville State University
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Date
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