D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1441

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 8-B1441 - PROMOTION
1441.1

The principles set forth under the provisions of this chapter which are applicable to appointments shall be applied to promotion, in addition to the provisions of this section.

1441.2

Eligibility for promotion shall constitute grounds for consideration for promotion, but shall not require or ensure promotion.

1441.3

Each promotion criteria shall be applied more stringently for each successively higher rank.

1441.4

Stringency requirements shall be guided by the standards for rank set forth in §§ 1410 through 1419 of this chapter.

1441.5

A committee on promotions for each college shall develop detailed procedures for promotion based upon the University's personnel polices.

1441.6

Eligibility for promotion shall be based on the following criteria:

(a) Earned degrees and other appropriate credentials and experience required for the desired rank;
(b) Teaching competence, as evidenced by consistent evaluation ratings of not less than "Good";
(c) Sustained scholarship and professional growth during the period of service at the current academic rank, as evidenced by a continuing and increasing quality of scholarship and professional growth;
(d) Length of service to the University; and
(e) Service to the University, including sustained contributions to department, college, or University committees, department or college academic programs, faculty and institutional governance, and supportive service to student activities for the current academic rank as determined by evaluation.
1441.7

A minimum of two (2) years of service with the University at the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor.

1441.8

A minimum of five (5) years of service with the University at the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to be eligible for the rank of Professor.

1441.9

Professionally-related community service is encouraged and may be considered in connection with promotion. However, it is not essential and shall be given less weight than the other criteria.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1441