Common use of Research and Scholarship Clause in Contracts

Research and Scholarship. A hallmark of a university education is that students are taught by active and successful scholars and researchers. At Nipissing University, research and scholarly activity are expected of all members of faculty. In order to evaluate faculty within the context of a “teacher-scholar” model, Nipissing University embraces the Boyer1 model of scholarship as the basis for assessing faculty members for tenure and promotion2. All Members are expected to have developed an academic field of specialization and/or an area of focus and will demonstrate knowledge of the field of specialization and its relation to their discipline or disciplines. Evidence to be used to evaluate performance in this category will primarily focus on the breadth of the candidate's published work and its relationship to the discipline and/or professional field. Evidence used to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the discipline and/or professional field will include a written statement by the candidate outlining the candidate's research program and its relationship to the discipline. Candidates for tenure or promotion will engage in scholarly work appropriate to the profession or discipline with the fundamental expectation that the results of scholarly work will be shared with other members of the profession, and the academic community, and other appropriate outlets. Typically, a candidate’s dossier will include a mix of peer-reviewed research and other works, and the evaluators must determine whether the total package of research and scholarly productivity meets the requirements for tenure and/or promotion. Work achieved prior to employment at Nipissing University shall be included and valued in the assessment, however all candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they have continued to be active and productive in research and scholarship since the date of appointment at Nipissing. Evaluation of scholarly work for tenure and promotion at all ranks will address the quality and significance of the work through written references provided by external peers. Where appropriate, candidates for tenure or promotion should have demonstrated their willingness to apply for external research funding to support their program of research. For those disciplines where significant resources are required to conduct and sustain an appropriate level of 1 Xxxxx, X. X. Op. cit. 2 The standards presented in this section draw heavily upon The Canadian Association of Schools for Nursing Position Statement on Scholarship in Nursing (2004, revised 2006). productive research, success in securing adequate external funding is a significant factor in determining success in research and scholarship. Where the inability to secure external funds adversely impacts upon the faculty member’s ability to conduct research successfully, it may be considered a factor in the assessment. Members’ research and scholarship shall accord with definitions of such activity as specified by the tri-agency (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Research and Scholarship. A hallmark of a university education is that students are taught by active and successful scholars and researchers. At Nipissing University, research and scholarly activity are expected of all members of faculty. In order to evaluate faculty within the context of a “teacher-scholar” model, Nipissing University embraces the Boyer1 model of scholarship as the basis for assessing faculty members for tenure and promotion2. All Members are expected to have developed an academic field of specialization and/or an area of focus and will demonstrate knowledge of the field of specialization and its relation to their discipline or disciplines. Evidence to be used to evaluate performance in this category will primarily focus on the breadth of the candidate's published work and its relationship to the discipline and/or professional field. Evidence used to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the discipline and/or professional field will include a written statement by the candidate outlining the candidate's research program and its relationship to the discipline. Candidates for tenure or promotion will engage in scholarly work appropriate to the profession or discipline with the fundamental expectation that the results of scholarly work will be shared with other members of the profession, and the academic community, and other appropriate outlets. Typically, a candidate’s dossier will include a mix of peer-reviewed research and other works, and the evaluators must determine whether the total package of research and scholarly productivity meets the requirements for tenure and/or promotion. Work achieved prior to employment at Nipissing University shall be included and valued in the assessment, however all candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they have continued to be active and productive in research and scholarship since the date of appointment at Nipissing. Evaluation of scholarly work for tenure and promotion at all ranks will address the quality and significance of the work through written references provided by external peers. Where appropriate, candidates for tenure or promotion should have demonstrated their willingness to apply for external research funding to support their program of research. For those disciplines where significant resources are required to conduct and sustain an appropriate level of 1 Xxxxx, X. X. Op. cit. 2 The standards presented in this section draw heavily upon The Canadian Association of Schools for Nursing Position Statement on Scholarship in Nursing (2004, revised 2006). productive research, success in securing adequate external funding is a significant factor in determining success in research and scholarship. Where the inability to secure external funds adversely impacts upon the faculty member’s ability to conduct research successfully, it may be considered a factor in the assessment. Members’ research and scholarship shall accord with definitions of such activity as specified by the tri-agency (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Research and Scholarship. ‌ A hallmark of a university education is that students are taught by active and successful scholars and researchers. At Nipissing University, research and scholarly activity are expected of all members of faculty. In order to evaluate faculty within the context of a “teacher-scholar” model, Nipissing University embraces the Boyer1 model of scholarship as the basis for assessing faculty members for tenure and promotion2. All Members are expected to have developed an academic field of specialization and/or an area of focus and will demonstrate knowledge of the field of specialization and its relation to their discipline or disciplines. Evidence to be used to evaluate performance in this category will primarily focus on the breadth of the candidate's published work and its relationship to the discipline and/or professional field. Evidence used to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the discipline and/or professional field will include a written statement by the candidate outlining the candidate's research program and its relationship to the discipline. Candidates for tenure or promotion will engage in scholarly work appropriate to the profession or discipline with the fundamental expectation that the results of scholarly work will be shared with other members of the profession, and the academic community, and other appropriate outlets. Typically, a candidate’s dossier will include a mix of peer-reviewed research and other works, and the evaluators must determine whether the total package of research and scholarly productivity meets the requirements for tenure and/or promotion. Work achieved prior to employment at Nipissing University shall be included and valued in the assessment, however all candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they have continued to be active and productive in research and scholarship since the date of appointment at Nipissing. Evaluation of scholarly work for tenure and promotion at all ranks will address the quality and significance of the work through written references provided by external peers. Where appropriate, candidates for tenure or promotion should have demonstrated their willingness to apply for external research funding to support their program of research. For those disciplines where significant resources are required to conduct and sustain an appropriate level of 1 Xxxxx, X. X. Op. cit. 2 The standards presented in this section draw heavily upon The Canadian Association of Schools for Nursing Position Statement on Scholarship in Nursing (2004, revised 2006). productive research, success in securing adequate external funding is a significant factor in determining success in research and scholarship. Where the inability to secure external funds adversely impacts upon the faculty member’s ability to conduct research successfully, it may be considered a factor in the assessment. Members’ research and scholarship shall accord with definitions of such activity as specified by the tri-agency (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and the Canada Council for the Arts.