Lecturer Promotion Form
2015-16
*LECTURER PERSONNEL/APPOINTMENT INFORMATION MUST BE ENTERED AS SHOWN IN HR FRONT END*
LECTURER: Last Name, First Name & Middle (if applicable)
UIN #: UIN #
Select Unit Type: Unit Name and (%FTE)
I have read the Guidelines for Promotion to Senior Lecturer:
Lecturer:
Last, First Name & Middle (if applicable)
Name (Print)
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Papers Prepared by: Last, First Name
Name (Print)
ENDORSEMENT
NON-ENDORSEMENT
(COMPLETE FOR APPLICABLE REVIEW LEVELS)
Type Name
Executive Officer Name and Signature
Date
Type Name
Dean Name and Signature
Date
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STATEMENT OF UNIT NORMS AND CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SENIOR LECTURER
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ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Lecturer: Enter Candidate’s Full Name
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Contract History at UIC
*Provide a detailed chronological listing that includes summer appointments.
Unit
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STATEMENT OF LECTURER’S PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH AND ACCOMPISHMENTS
Insert a 3 – 5 page (1500 – 3000 word, no smaller than 10 pt font) teaching statement describing the
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Lecturer’s approach to teaching. The statement should contain a detailed description of the Lecturer’s
pedagogical style and accomplishments, including (but not limited to) the following information: concrete
examples of what the Lecturer does in the classroom; teaching challenges he or she has faced and how
they were overcome; and specific examples of steps the candidate has taken to improve his or her
teaching, including responses to feedback or use of campus or other teaching support resources. The
statement should also describe the Lecturer’s understanding of how his or her teaching fits into the
overall curricular organization of the unit and of UIC, and how it meets the needs of our students.
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TEACHING ABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
Courses Taught and Evaluation of Teaching.
In chronological order, list courses taught by the Lecturer. "Required" refers to courses that all students must take in order to complete a degree
program or specialization, including minors and/or concentrations. “Selective” refers to courses that are on a list of two or more courses from which
the student must select one or more in order to complete a degree program or specialization. “Elective” refers to courses that are not required for any
degree but which may be used toward elective hours in a degree program. Please explain any missing enrollment or evaluation data at the bottom of
the page. Units may use an alternative form for summarizing student evaluations; however, student evaluations must be presented as summarized
data.
Semester/
Term
Course #
Course Title
Semester
Hours
Required/
Selective/
Elective
*Average
Rating
± SD
Enrollment
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*Average of students’ ratings of the “Overall Teaching Effectiveness” (or equivalent) of the candidate, on a scale of 5 (Excellent) to 1 (Poor). SD = standard
deviation; n = number of students who rated the candidate in that course; N = total number of students in that course.
Explanations (if needed):
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ANNUAL REVIEWS
Include all annual reviews for the Lecturer in chronological order. Evaluations of overall performance,
review of SIT evaluations, and other evidence relevant to the Lecturer’s teaching performance should
be considered in each review.
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
1. Narrative of Student Evaluations
Provide a narrative of student evaluations summarizing the information from the SIT evaluations,
including both numerical scores and discursive comments. Please attach full SIT scores for selected
representative courses.
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
2. Peer Evaluation of Lecturer Teaching
Insert all annual, or more frequent if available (minimum of 4), signed peer evaluations of Lecturer’s
teaching activities in chronological order. At least one of the peer evaluations included in the packet
must be from a tenure-track faculty member, and efforts should be made to have the courses
chosen for evaluation reflect the variety of courses taught by the Lecturer.
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
3. Syllabi
Include representative syllabi for the various courses taught by the Lecturer in chronological order.
Specify the syllabi developed by the Lecturer with an asterisk (*) in front of the start of the listing.
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
4. Evidence of Excellence in Teaching
a. List all teaching awards and honors, if any, in chronological order. Please indicate the nature of
and criteria for recognition as well as the dates of awards.
Check here if none
b. Provide examples of student outcomes (e.g., student awards, publications, performance on
common exams, performance at the next level, major student projects, etc.).
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
5. Additional Materials (Optional)
The following materials are optional for College review, but may be required by individual units.
Even if not required by the unit they may be included for consideration.
a. Please include any other materials related to Lecturer duties not specified elsewhere in the
packet.
Check here if none
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
6. Additional Materials (Optional)
The following materials are optional for College review, but may be required by individual units.
Even if not required by the unit they may be included for consideration.
b. List and describe any curricular, pedagogical, or teaching innovations and contributions made
by the Lecturer. Please fit on one page; no smaller than 10 pt font.
Check here if none
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EVALUATION PORTFOLIO
5. Additional Materials (Optional)
The following materials are optional for College review, but may be required by individual units. Even if
not required by the unit they may be included for consideration.
c. Lecturer’s statement of service and/or research contributions. Please fit on one page; no
smaller than 10 point font.
Check here if none
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VII. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE REVIEWS
Unit Committee Review:
* Give a figure (“0”, if appropriate) in each of the six categories*
Total # of Members
YES
NO
Name of Chair:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Signature:
NOT ELIGIBLE**
Date:
LAS Executive Committee Review:
* Give a figure (“0”, if appropriate) in each of the six categories*
Total # of Members
Name of Chair:
YES
NO
ABSTAIN
Signature:
ABSENT
NOT ELIGIBLE**
Date:
** Explain briefly why members were “Not Eligible” to vote for each level:
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C. STATEMENT WITH RECOMMENDATION FROM THE UNIT EXECTUIVE OFFICER
Lecturer: Last Name, First Name & Middle (if applicable)
Date: dd/mm/yyyy
Select Unit Type: Unit Name and (%FTE)
I support the proposed promotion to Senior Lecturer for the reasons detailed below
I do not support the proposed promotion to Senior Lecturer for the reasons detailed below
JUSTIFICATION FOR RECOMMENDATION
This statement should refer to unit criteria for promotion and include specific reasons for the recommendation,
including information about teaching challenges faced by the Lecturer (including any student complaints) and
how they were overcome as well as descriptions of the Lecturer’s particular strengths and contributions to the
unit. The statement should also address split votes at the unit level.
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