Common use of Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity Clause in Contracts

Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity. Substantial and sustained scholarship/research/creative activity of high quality is an essential criterion for reappointment, promotion and tenure. Account shall be taken of the type and quality of creative activity normally expected in the candidate’s field. Documented evidence must be provided of genuine scholarship, productivity and creativity in the forms such as published research or recognized artistic production, engineering designs, and the like. In certain fields, such as art, music, literature and theatre, distinguished production may be evidence of scholarship in much the same way as analytical research is in other disciplines. In evaluating artistic creativity, the candidate’s merit should be assessed against criteria such as originality, scope and depth of creative expression. Publication of any research or other creative accomplishment must be evaluated, not merely listed, in reviewing the performance of a candidate for reappointment, promotion or tenure. In disciplines in which competitive grant and contract support is available, acquisition of external funding and a record of continuing support may be an indication of recognized research competence and productivity. In some instances, professional activities, such as service as editor of a professional journal or service as a major officer of a professional organization, may be considered as recognition of scholarly achievement. Textbooks, reports, published research on pedagogy in the discipline and similar products connected with teaching or public service may be considered scholarly work insofar as they present new ideas or incorporate the candidate’s scholarly research, assuming these contributions are validated through external review. The utilization of a candidate’s scholarship by practitioners in the field should be considered if documented evidence of the impact of the work is provided. Works in progress should be assessed whenever possible. The University strongly supports collaborative and cross-disciplinary research; however, when published work of joint authorship (or other product of other joint endeavor) is considered, it is the responsibility of the candidate to document his or her role in the joint effort and of the Department Chairperson to establish that role as clearly as possible and to evaluate the candidate in this joint effort. The University recognizes scholarship of engagement, that is, research/scholarly activity conducted in collaboration with, and/or for the benefit of, community stakeholders. Such research should be judged on its research rigor as well as its influence on the discipline or some community of people. Appraisals of publications and other work in the scholarly and critical literature may be considered. If the record of a candidate includes publication of journal articles, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document, clearly in the review information regarding the publication and the standards of the journal and its standing in the discipline. If the record of the candidate includes publication of a monograph, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document clearly in the review the reviewing policies of the press and to report reviews published subsequent to the appearance of the work. If the record of the candidate includes presentations, invited and/or subject to peer evaluation, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document clearly in the review the standards involved.

Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity. Substantial and sustained scholarship/research/creative activity of high quality is an essential criterion for reappointment, promotion and tenure. Account shall be taken of the type and quality of creative activity normally expected in the candidate’s field. Documented evidence must be provided of genuine scholarship, productivity and creativity in the forms such as published research or recognized artistic production, engineering designs, and the like. In certain fields, such as art, music, literature and theatre, distinguished production may be evidence of scholarship in much the same way as analytical research is in other disciplines. In evaluating artistic creativity, the candidate’s merit should be assessed against criteria such as originality, scope and depth of creative expression. Publication of any research or other creative accomplishment must be evaluated, not merely listed, in reviewing the performance of a candidate for reappointment, promotion or tenure. In disciplines in which competitive grant and contract support is available, acquisition of external funding and a record of continuing support may be an indication of recognized research competence and productivity. In some instances, professional activities, such as service as editor of a professional journal or service as a major officer of a professional organization, may be considered as recognition of scholarly achievement. Textbooks, reports, published research on pedagogy in the discipline and similar products connected with teaching or public service may be considered scholarly work insofar as they present new ideas or incorporate the candidate’s scholarly research, assuming these contributions are validated through external review. The utilization of a candidate’s scholarship by practitioners in the field should be considered if documented evidence of the impact of the work is provided. Works in progress should be assessed whenever possible. The University strongly supports collaborative and cross-disciplinary research; however, when published work of joint authorship (or other product of other joint endeavor) is considered, it is the responsibility of the candidate to document his or her their role in the joint effort and of the Department Chairperson to establish that role as clearly as possible and to evaluate the candidate in this joint effort. The University recognizes scholarship of engagement, that is, research/scholarly activity conducted in collaboration with, and/or for the benefit of, community stakeholders. Such research should be judged on its research rigor as well as its influence on the discipline or some community of people. Appraisals of publications and other work in the scholarly and critical literature may be considered. If the record of a candidate includes publication of journal articles, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document, clearly in the review information regarding the publication and the standards of the journal and its standing in the discipline. If the record of the candidate includes publication of a monograph, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document clearly in the review the reviewing policies of the press and to report reviews published subsequent to the appearance of the work. If the record of the candidate includes presentations, invited and/or subject to peer evaluation, it is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson to document clearly in the review the standards involved.