This document describes the School of Computer Science implementation of the University Policy on Lecturer Track Appointments, and is in full compliance with the University Policy. The ranks, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer (referred to collectively as the Lecturer Track) and tenure of each rank are set by the University Policy. The duties and expectations associated with each rank, and promotions from one rank to the next are the subject of this document.
All appointments are made within an academic department. Appointments to the position of Lecturer are for terms of three years. Initial appointment as, or promotion to, Senior Lecturer is also for a three-year term, but subsequent reappointments as Senior Lecturer are for five-year terms. Appointments as Principal Lecturer are for five-year terms.
When an appointment or reappointment (with or without promotion) is made, it is the responsibility of the unit head and the Dean to ensure that the appointee is given clear and full information in writing concerning the terms, functions, and duties of the appointment, including the applicable University and School policies. No oral commitments supplementing written information shall be made or recognized.
Notice of termination or of the intent to allow an appointment to lapse must be given at least one year in advance of the appointment's expiration.
I. Portfolio of Work
Reappointment and promotion decisions for Lecturer Track faculty will be based primarily on a portfolio showing the results of the candidate's work. Every portfolio should include:
Members of the lecturer track may also carry on professional activities that should be considered for evaluation: e.g., professional practice, consulting, public service, service in technical and professional societies and associations, and editorial work on professional journals. Insofar as such activities either contribute to or are an extension of activities related to the field, they should be considered as applicable.
II. Criteria for Appointment and Promotion: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Principal Lecturer.
Lecturer: This is a three-year, renewable appointment. Notice of the intent to allow an appointment to lapse must be given at least one year before its expiration. A Lecturer will ordinarily serve at least six to nine years in that rank before being promoted to Senior Lecturer.
A lecturer is expected to:
Senior Lecturer: Initial appointment is for a three-year term; subsequent reappointments as Senior Lecturer are for five-year terms. Promotion to the Senior Lecturer rank requires demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in education. The key requirement is the ability to develop new courses, teaching methods, and procedures that have substantial impact within the School and across the University. Notice of termination must be given at least one year in advance of the appointment's expiration. A Senior Lecturer's initial appointment must be formally considered in three years, subsequent reappointments must be considered every five years.
Principal Lecturer: This is a five-year, renewable appointment. Promotion to the Principal Lecturer rank requires evidence of exceptional achievements in education, either by fundamental contributions to education within the University or by broad national or international impact. A Principal Lecturer's reappointment must be formally considered every five years. Notice of termination must be given at least one year in advance of the appointment's expiration. A Principal Lecturer's reappointment must be formally considered every five years.