Promotion for Faculty of Practice

01. POLICY STATEMENTS

01.01 This document outlines the procedure for the promotion of a faculty member in the Ingram School of Engineering from the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice to Associate Professor of Practice to Full Professor of Practice. 

02. PROCEDURES

02.01 This process is meant to replace EPPS 02.05 so as to comply with AA/PPS 04.01.23.

02.02 As noted in AA/PPS 04.01.23 (Faculty of Practice Appointments) faculty of practice typically spend five years in their current rank prior to being eligible for promotion. This year in which the promotion is reviewed counts as one of the years in rank. In extraordinary cases fewer than five years will be considered.

02.03 Three areas of activity are important when considering faculty of practice for promotion, including Effective Teaching, Scholarly and Professional Engagement, and Services. The following sections describe expectations for promotions to Associate Professor of Practice and to Professor of Practice in the Ingram School of Engineering.

03. EXPECTATIONS FOR PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

03.01 The following is required for promotional consideration:

a. At least two letters of recommendation from faculty of Associate or Full Professor rank (tenured or non-tenure) with enough knowledge about the candidate’s teaching performance.

b. Record of meeting or exceeding the faculty expectations for the Ingram School of Engineering, including but not limited to:

• reliably offering office hours
• uploading the course syllabi to the HB 2504 website, certifying rosters, and submitting grades before the deadline
• submitting ABET accreditation documentation and data on time
• participating in school meetings and related events
• completing the TXST mandatory trainings (such as Title IX training)

c. Positive in-class peer teaching and student evaluations.

d. Statement of teaching philosophy.

03.02 In addition, it is expected that faculty of practice will have achieved the following during their probationary period in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University:

a. Demonstrated documented growth and excellence as a teacher as evidenced in the classroom, laboratory, and supervision of students.

b. Engaged with the industry at the local and regional levels to:

• Create learning and/or employment opportunities for students.
• Ensure the curriculum is current and of appropriate rigor, and 
• Present lectures that are relevant to and represent current practices, materials, and standards.

c. Demonstrated scholarly and professional engagement such as peer reviewed and published contributions, or equivalent, that enhance knowledge, skills, and practice in education or relevant disciplines (e.g. reports, presentations, publications, performances)

d. Participated in, and contributed to, services such as outreach activities to external entities, committee membership, program coordination, or related activities.

The potential for maintaining continual growth and activity in these areas is a major consideration by the Personnel Committee in their recommendation for promotion to Associate Professor of Practice.

04. EXPECTATIONS FOR PROMOTION TO PROFESSOR

04.01 The following is required for promotional considerations:

a. At least two letters of recommendation. At least one must be from Texas State University faculty of Full Professor rank (tenured or non-tenure) and at least one from external/industry partners.

b. Record of meeting or exceeding the faculty expectations for the Ingram School of Engineering, including but not limited to:

• Reliably offering office hours.
• Uploading the course syllabi to the HB 2504 website, certifying rosters, and submitting grades before the deadline.
• Submitting ABET accreditation documentation and data on time.
• Participating in school meetings and related events.
• Completing the TXST mandatory training (such as Title IX training).

c. Positive in-class peer teaching and student evaluations.

d. Statement of teaching philosophy.

A candidate for promotion from Associate Professor of Practice to Professor of Practice will have continued to meet the expectations required of Associate Professors or Practice as described in Section 03.02, and as demonstrated by objective evidence.

04.02 In addition, the candidate will have:

a. Established a national reputation among peers in their discipline.

b. Demonstrated leadership through service to the university (including college and department), professional associations, community organizations, and/or government agencies.

05. APPLICATION PREPARATION

05.01 Candidates should consult the department’s policy regarding preparation of documentation for the promotion review. AA/PPS 04.01.23 also details eligibility criteria for and promotion, the timeline and processes associated with decision making at various levels such as department, college, provost, etc. Documentation is the responsibility of the candidate.

06. APPENDIX

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