Five (5) years as an Academic Professional.Successful and measurable related experience.Recognition by peers (national, regional, or local).Evidence of superior performance in chosen field.Three (3) years as an Associate Academic Professional.Quality of performance and potential for development must be recognized by peers ( internal).Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional.If no degree is conferred, another position appointment is required. In exceptional cases, this rank may be used for individuals completing a terminal degree for a period of two years.outstanding research, scholarship, creative activity, or academic achievement, as defined by role and.outstanding service to the Institute (Georgia Tech), and/or community.superior teaching and/or educational impact, if applicable.effectively carrying out assigned administrative duties within unit.The candidate does not need to demonstrate noteworthy achievement in all five (5) of the following areas, but must do so in number one (effective administration) and two of the others. Minimum expectations in all Academic Professional ranks are listed below. Memo_academic_professionals_and_lecturers_6-5-2018_1 Download Appointment and Promotion Requirements by Rank
Time in rank does not guarantee promotion. Only Academic Professionals serving 75% time or more are eligible for promotion. Calendar years of service are the same for everyone at or above the 75% level.
course, laboratory, and curriculum development, andĮligibility for Promotion – Associate Academic Professionals, Academic Professionals, Senior Academic Professionals who are appointed as full time and have been in rank at least the minimum time as specified in the faculty handbook.providing specialized skill acquisition training as support for academic programs,.professional student counseling center responsibilities,.providing services or co-curricular educational opportunities for students,.responsibility for general academic advising,.operating instructional technology support programs,.Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: The designation Academic Professional would apply to a variety of academic assignments that call for academic background similar to that of a Faculty member with professorial rank, but which are distinctly different from professorial positions. This is based on “ Section 3.2.2 Non-Tenure Track Academic Faculty Members: Hiring and Promotion Guidelines” of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook and a memo from Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Faculty Development (June 2018). The following is an overview of the promotion process for Academic Professional and the list of documentation required to be considered for promotion.