Common use of QUALIFICATIONS BY RANK Clause in Contracts

QUALIFICATIONS BY RANK. 8.1 The qualifications specified in this Article are modeled on the "traditional" career development pattern of an academic member. It is recognized that the career development of some members does not fit that model: some academics choose to pursue their scholarly activities without the Doctorate; in some fields the Doctorate is not the terminal degree; in some, scholarship/research is not measured by publications; and in some, experience, maturity, and/or service here or elsewhere rather than formal study are the best or only ways of developing professionally. The question of equivalency is addressed in Clause 3. Notwithstanding the generality of the preceding, the parties agree that where the earned doctorate is the normal level of professional preparation expected for the area, and the applicant to be appointed is in the process of completing a doctorate, the letter of appointment may stipulate the requirement of doctoral completion as a condition of promotion and tenure. 8.2 The definition of the various elements of qualifications by rank are as follows: (a) Professional preparation" refers to degrees and training from recognized institutions and/or professional experience. In various fields, professional experience may include activities performed outside traditional academic contexts. Examples include but are not limited to the following. In performance, creative and fine arts fields such as applied music and drama, relevant professional experience may include performance in orchestras, concerts, art exhibits, dramatic productions, and one's general standing in the relevant professional community. In health-related fields such as nursing, relevant professional experience may include direct professional care of patients. In educational fields, relevant professional experience may include work as a professional educator. In scientific fields such as chemistry and physics, relevant professional experience may include direct, scientific contributions to the development of chemical compounds, or to models for astronomical transport. In humanities fields such as history, relevant professional experience may include curatorial work on the development of historical exhibitions. In social science fields such as political science and business, relevant professional experience may include policy planning and professional accounting.