FACULTY Evaluative Competency Examples:

Below are evaluative competency examples and descriptions in selected areas. Each school / department would have their own set of desired competencies that would be used to evaluate the potential faculty member, and also current faculty members, especially when it comes time for promotion. These are fluid and can be edited based on the needs of the group.

Leadership: does the candidate have evidence of successful experience or ability in this area such as:

  • Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with University mission & values
  • Determines objectives and priorities and acts as a catalyst for institutional innovation and growth
  • Displays expertise within discipline resulting in academic credibility and sound intellectual leadership
  • Exhibits understanding of the particular leadership needs of the college/school
  • Interfaces with internal and external experts and stakeholders to become familiar with an act on issue important to the college/school
  • Can lead peers and influence senior leaders
  • Strong conflict resolution, mentoring, and coaching skills
  • Anticipates change, conveys clear priorities, and aligns efforts across functions; addresses barriers, takes action, and holds self and others accountable for results.
  • Respected presence on campus and in their professional field
  • Communicates Openly and Listens
  • Presents ideas effectively gauging the needs of the audience; actively listens and incorporates input from others.
  • Builds relationships and fosters collaboration
  • Influences and inspires
  • Demonstrates emotional acuity
  • Holds (or has held) leadership roles on campus or for regional/national/international organizations

Record on Diversity:

  • Leader in faculty recruitment and retention efforts
  • an ally or active player in social justice / equity work
  • evidence of broad involvement with diversity work on campus (with students, faculty/staff, or leadership)
  • national presence
  • evidence of successful mentoring
  • engaging marginalized groups on campus and in their home department

Research Productivity and/or Scholarly Impact:

  • Evidence of scholarly productivity - # of publications published in established journals
  • quality of publications
  • broad range of publications
  • reputation (regional, national, international)

Communication:

  • Evidence of strong advocacy and negotiation skills
  • communicates complex ideas well in verbal and written forms
  • ability to use data to make informed decisions

Innovation:

  • Forward thinker
  • articulates compelling vision and approach
  • trendsetter in faculty recruitment and retention efforts (for higher level faculty such as a Dean)
  • Practices new ways to reach students (podcasts or other technology)

Teaching / Mentoring Skills:

  • Addresses diversity in teaching
  • understands unconscious bias and creates equitable learning spaces
  • high marks on teaching evaluations
  • experience working with underrepresented students
  • promote student engagement

Service / Community Engagement (being a conscientious community member):

  • Serves on department committees
  • accepts opportunities to mentor and support students / peers
  • involved in campus life and activities
  • record of community engagement around social justice issues
  • service that addresses diversity and equal opportunity

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