Global & Local Sustainability Department-Scholarship Expectations for Tenure
Sustainability is an interdisciplinary field with sustainability scholars frequently
researching more applied topics within the traditional natural and social sciences.
Candidates for promotion and/or tenure should have a record of ongoing scholarship and
the same criteria apply to both promotion and tenure in our department. Scholarship can
take several forms: peer-reviewed articles, presentations at recognized scientific
organizations, books, involvement in design projects, product development, popular
articles and general audience presentations.
It is expected that tenure applicants will typically have several peer-reviewed products
from their scholarship. These may be published articles in peer-reviewed journals, books
on research topics or project development and implementation, design presentations at
juried shows and other relevant formats that have been critiqued by peers. Research
included in one or more of these should reflect work completed while employed by
Daemen.
Attendance and presentations at professional meetings demonstrate ongoing scholarship.
While national meetings are more prestigious than regional conferences, it may be
important to forge connections with regional colleagues for collaborations. Multiple
presentations on the same project outcomes are not considered additional scholarship.
The publication of a textbook indicates a significant investment of energy in producing
teaching materials. The production of a superior lab manual or ancillary teaching
materials should be considered evidence of productive teaching and discussed in that
portion of the tenure application.
A successfully funded research grant with the intention to complete publishable work is
also an indication of scholarship.
Scholarly Service
Scholars have a responsibility to share knowledge, when possible, with the general
populace. Publications or presentations prepared for general audiences may contribute to
scholarship; however, they generally represent service to the greater community.
Professional Development
It is expected that the candidate be involved in activities that cultivate and advance
professional life in the field and in the classroom. Participation and membership in
professional organizations and community-based organizations are expected and should
be included in the application. Attendance at workshops for advancing research or
teaching contributes to professional development.