Updated UTHSC Faculty Handbook
The UTHSC Faculty Handbook has been revised, effective August 2018. Download a copy of this new version today for the latest information that has been changed including (1) replacement of Cumulative Performance Review (CPR) with Enhanced Post-Tenure Performance Review (EPPR), (2) required edits for campus tenure review procedures to comply with the Board of Trustees policy, (3) insertion of anonymous voting throughout, and (4) revision of language for Visiting Professors and Distinguished Visiting Professors.
To clearly delineate the August 2018 revision from the prior December 2015 version, the document now has (1) an updated last revision date of August 2018 in the footer, (2) Calibri 11 font, versus Times New Roman 12, and (3) a new cover page. The document also now contains an Appendix M (procedure for EPPR).
It is important to note that additional areas in the Faculty Handbook are being worked on to align them with the requirements of the most recent Board of Trustees Policies on Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure. As noted in Section 1.4 of the UTHSC Faculty Handbook - when the Board of Trustees acts to change official University policies and procedures, such changes become effective on the date designatd by the Board of Trustees and those supersede any provision of the Faculty Handbook to the contrary without need for further notice. Download a copy of the Board's most recent Policies on Academic Freedom, Responisibility and Tenure (effective March 2018).
2018-2019 Faculty Evaluation Calendar Posted
Visit the Faculty Information section of our website for the Faculty Evaluation Calendar that provides dates for a variety of faculty processes as well as other important documents for faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion, tenure, and annual performance and planning review.
Policies and Procedures
Our policies and procedures have been incorporated into UTHSC's new policy management system. Visit https://uthsc.policymedical.net/ for a link to all UTHSC policies and procedures. Contact us if you have questions or can't locate something you were looking for.
Please note that you are NOT required to have a username and password to access documents in the PolicyManager system.
Important Administrative Committees
Read more about the UTHSC Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) and UTHSC Faculty Affairs Work Group (FAWG).
Campus Promotion and Tenure Session
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 10:00am-11:30am. Register now. We are broadcasting via MediaSite and Zoom. Click your preferred platform to connect. Have questions you'd like addressed during the session? Visit this Qualtrics survey and enter them there - we'll answer them!
New Faculty Orientation
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 8:30am-1:00pm. Register now. Check the New Faculty website for materials of interest from prior sessions.
Faculty Recognition Lunch
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 11am-1pm. By invitation only. Honoring faculty members who were promoted and/or tenured in the 2017-2018 academic year and faculty members who received other awards.
Faculty Recognition, Resource Fair and Social
Hold the date for Thursday, March 28, 2019 for our 3rd Faculty Recognition, Resource Fair and Social Visit the Faculty Resource Fair and Social website to read about last year's event and recognitions.
UTHSC Professional Development
Sessions sponsored by this office: Professional Development Calendar
Health Sciences Library Instructional Services sessions
Human Resources listing of other training classes
Office of Research listing of research events
Vice Chancellor
Lori Stewart Gonzalez, PhD
Office address
Office of Academic, Faculty and Student affairs
Hyman Building Suite 400
62 S. Dunlap St.
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: (901) 448-4930
Fax: (901) 448-2100
Email: crussell@uthsc.edu
Mission
Our office exists to serve the academic components of the health science center, providing support for students, faculty and administrators/staff that participate in, or contribute to, our academic programs. This effort is wide-ranging and includes support for students provided by a number of administrative units (e.g. admissions, registrar, financial aid, international affairs) and by units that directly support educational activities (e.g. those in the Library and those providing support within the General Education Building). This office also provides support for faculty by facilitating the appointment/promotion/tenure process, by sponsoring faculty development programs, and by encouraging faculty mentorship. Our goal is to provide leadership and support for the academic enterprise by promoting educational quality and effectiveness, supporting the success of our faculty and facilitating the growth of our academic programs.
