Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

If CPQ recommends promotion to the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, and the dean agrees, promotion will come in the following academic year with an increase to the base salary if approved by the president. If promotion is denied, the clinical instructor will remain at that rank with a one-year contract and may be reviewed again at the discretion of the dean. Promotion/Tenure for Librarians Librarians are faculty members who may hold the rank of Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian or Librarian and are engaged in supporting the teaching, service and research mission of the College and its Faculty. The promotion criteria of scholarship, teaching and service shall reflect daily activities that include performing research for library users, providing service directly to students and to faculty, and developing publications which make the use of the library easier for its users. The basic considerations regarding the library faculty are competence in librarianship, service to the College, service to the library profession and to the community, initiative, and creativity in developing library programs or problem solving and potential for continuing professional growth. Specifically, the following should be considered: • Communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills • Administration and committee work within the College. • Client-oriented library service -This criterion should be heavily weighed and well documented to public service librarians. • Community Service - Participation in local and regional library association activities constitute a form of community service. • Membership in professional organizations. • Publications and presentations -Bibliographies, poster sessions, library guides, electronic products (e.g., Web sites) and instructional materials constitute a form of publication. • Research - Research done in conjunction with faculty and student requests constitute a form of research. • Teaching -Public service librarians engaged in teaching on a one-to-one basis constitute a form of teaching. Additional Criteria for Promotion to Senior Assistant Librarian In addition to the above, the individual must demonstrate that they: • Knowledgeable and competent in the professional practice of librarianship • Open to the suggestions of peers (faculty within the library, as well as beyond. • Works well with colleagues • Works well with the public • Is productive • Gives evidence of ability to solve problems and demonstrates original thinking continues to develop through participation in continuing education and related development activities • Participates in meaningful college service • Publishes and presents relevant to their responsibilities • Consistently makes sound decisions relevant to their responsibilities Additional Criteria for Promotion for Associate Librarian In addition to the above, the individual has demonstrated leadership qualities. As an example, the individual has: • Identified problems and achieved solutions that are creative, practical, and workable. • Introduced new technology, or new ways to use existing technology which is beneficial to the institution and/or the user.

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