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The Dean of the relevant college will make the initial recommendation of rank based on the criteria listed below. Final determination shall be made by the Chief Academic Officer and approved by the President of the University.
Instructor
A newly hired faculty member will be recommended to the rank of Instructor if he or she meets the following criteria:
• An entry level position for the University
• A Master’s degree or first professional degree (e.g., DC, DO, MD) in a field relevant to the job duties from an institution accredited by a regional agency or foreign equivalent as designated by the federal Department of Education.
• Fewer than three years of teaching experience and/or relevant clinical or research experience. Library faculty members will have had fewer than three years of experience in library science work.
• No evidence of research or other scholarly activity is required; however, candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in the area of their appropriate work assignment
Assistant Professor
A newly hired faculty member will be recommended to the rank of Assistant Professor if he or she meets all the following criteria:
• The primary entry level position for the University • A terminal master’s degree, doctorate (e.g., PhD, Ed.D., ScD) or first professional degree (e.g., DC, DO, MD) in a field relevant to the job duties from an institution accredited by a regional or national agency or foreign equivalent as recognized by the Department of Education.
• At least three years of recent teaching experience at an institution of higher education and/or relevant clinical or research experience or provides documentation of receipt of the rank of Assistant Professor at another accredited institution. Library faculty members will have at least three years of experience in library science work.
• Proven competence in the candidate’s primary area of responsibility and demonstrated capacity for independent scholarship in the discipline or in pedagogy
• The ability to maintain a balance between teaching or patient management or library faculty work, and scholarship and service activities
• Evidence of a considerable potential to the University including a breadth of vision or perspective in educational matters which will enable the candidate within their professional assignment to further the educational objectives of Life University.
Associate Professor
A newly hired faculty member will be recommended to the rank of Associate Professor if they meet all the following criteria:
• A terminal master’s degree, doctorate (e.g., PhD, Ed.D., ScD) or first professional degree (e.g., DC, DO, MD) in a field relevant to the job duties from an institution accredited by a regional or national agency or foreign equivalent as recognized by the Department of Education.
• At least six years of meritorious classroom, laboratory, library, or clinical teaching experience and/or relevant clinical or research experience with a minimum of three years as an Assistant Professor or documented receipt of the rank of Associate Professor at another institution accredited by a regional or national agency or foreign equivalent as recognized by the Department of Education
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity with convincing documentation of emerging stature as an academic leader with the potential for development of a significant record of scholarly accomplishment; or demonstrated an outstanding record of professional leadership (e.g. executive office positions in committees, leadership roles in community or professional organizations).
• Demonstrated capacity to do consistently superior scholarship in the candidate’s primary area of responsibility and/or in pedagogy, with superior performance being based on sound methodology and above-average scholarship. The quality and quantity of scholarly activities, as well as the extent of the involvement and the initiative of the candidate will be considered.
• Capacity to assume leadership in various areas of departmental development including curriculum planning and procedural improvements.
• Evidence of perspective and judgment that will enable the candidate to contribute significantly to the fulfillment of the institution’s objectives.
Professor
A newly hired faculty member will be recommended to the rank of Professor if he or she meets all of the following criteria:
• A terminal Master’s degree, a doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., Sc.D.), or a first professional degree (e.g., D.C., D.O., M.D.) in a field relevant to the job duties and from an institution accredited by a regional or national agency or foreign equivalent as recognized by the Department of Education
• At least ten years of documented meritorious classroom, laboratory, library, or clinical teaching experience at an institution of higher education and/or relevant clinical or research experience with a minimum of three years as an Associate Professor or documented receipt of the rank of Professor at another a\ institution accredited by a regional or national agency or foreign equivalent as recognized by the Department of Education.
• Recognition as a scholar within the candidate’s field of expertise through a strong record of published scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals, invitations to present at national or international meetings, and evidence of distinguished professional leadership in national or international professional organizations.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce at a distinguished level of performance in the candidate’s primary area of responsibility including evidence of a strong record of academic leadership within the University or similar institution and contributions to the development of other faculty members
• Demonstrated breadth and depth of educational background, judgement, and experience which will enable the candidate to make a substantial contribution to Life University and its educational program.
Professor Emeritus Qualifications
• A faculty member seeking emeritus status must be retired from a full-time faculty position and have had a long, distinguished career of service to Life University and the profession. The title may be conferred upon any retiring Professor after 10 years of service or Associate Professor after 15 years of service. Any candidate must provide evidence of noteworthy and meritorious contributions to the educational mission and programs of the University.
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