Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

• Development of new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions and diseases as evidence by publication and/or a broad adoption of the approach by the profession. • Development and dissemination of new or modification of diagnostic and treatment tools, measures, equipment etc. as evidenced by publication and/or use by the profession. • Quality of Index Medicus publications (original research, review papers and case reports) as indicated by impact factor and prestige of journals in which publications appear and number of citations. • Evidence of external funding (governmental, industrial, private) to support individual research program and research training (e.g., clinician-scientist training grants) • Quantity of publications • Traditionally published books and book chapters • Invited talks • Presentations at scientific/professional meetings

• Reputation as a scholar as assessed by outside, independent reviews • Recognition in the form of national and international awards and honors

• Evidence of consistent involvement and contribution to clinical research projects through the Clinical Vision Research Center including being PI of a project, participation in data collection, subject recruitment and patient referrals.

Teaching Self-assessment that includes teaching philosophy and objectives and cites, as appropriate, accompanying supporting documents including, but not limited to: • Quality of course materials (including syllabi, handouts and examinations) for the OD, MS, PhD, and residency programs • Peer-evaluation of teaching • Student performance on standardized examinations (e.g., NBEO) • Quality and effectiveness of innovations in teaching and creative teaching methods • Awards/honors for teaching/educational leadership • Quality of continuing education courses given • Supervision of research of OD, PhD and MS students and residents • Student feedback (e.g., student surveys) Service (Professional, Public and University) Self-assessment in which the candidate distinguishes between active service that demonstrates self-initiative, active participation and tangible outcomes and passive service and cites, as appropriate, accompanying supporting documents including, but not limited to: • Leadership roles • Committee service

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