Initial Appointment

• Criteria and qualifications for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor
• Minimum Requirements for Assistant Professor
• Criteria and qualifications for appointment to the rank of Librarian II
   

   

  Criteria and qualifications for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor

  It is expected that candidates for appointment at the assistant professor rank will have provided evidence of the following:

  A. Teaching
  1. A commitment and enthusiasm for student centered teaching evidenced by a record of effective teaching.
  2. A willingness and ability to work closely with students (e.g., research activities, advisor to student clubs or organizations, sponsorship of students for awards or fellowships).
  3. An expertise and willingness to teach across a range of instructional offerings (general education, introductory, upper division, and graduate level).
  4. A philosophy of education that is consistent with the college's mission of student-centered education.
  B. Scholarly Activities
  1. A defined area of expertise as demonstrated by thesis research, professional presentations, and/or publications.
  2. An ability to meet the defined expectation of publication and scholarly/creative activity.
  C. Service
  1. Membership and clear contribution to learned and professional organizations.
  2. A demonstrated involvement in institutional/departmental/school activities.
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  Minimum Requirements for Assistant Professor

  An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution in a specified field of study; evidence of student-centered teaching; continuing pursuit of scholarly/creative/professional activity; and a willingness to serve the college, the profession, and the broader community.
   

  Minimum Acceptable Terminal Degrees

  Program	Terminal Degree	Conditions
  Art	MFA	When primary teaching assignment is in a studio area
  Communication Studies	MFA	When primary teaching assignment is in the areas of scene design, technical theater, playwriting, or television production
  Engineering Science	Masters/PE	Appropriate credentials only for those with extensive experience in the field
  Law and Justice	JD	Appropriate in the broad field of Law and Justice as an alternate to the doctorate in one of the social sciences or in criminal justice
  Music	MM	When primary teaching assignment is in applied performance area
  School of Business	JD	When primary teaching assignment is in law

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  Criteria And Qualifications For Appointment To The Rank Of Librarian II

  Preface

  The appointment of librarians directly implements the mission and goals of The College. Thus, candidates for appointment should demonstrate competency in librarianship, in scholarship, and in meaningful service at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These characteristics are more fully in the Purposes of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at The College of New Jersey, in the College's Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins and in the Tenure Guidelines for Librarians. The College's mission is shaped by its ideals which embrace the following beliefs:

  Service to the people of New Jersey and the nation is The College's highest priority. We serve by preparing our students to be tomorrow's leaders.

  The College is committed to excellence, embracing those programs and activities that we can deliver at an exemplary level.

  The College of New Jersey is enriched by the diversity of its people. Diversity gives meaning to our sense of community. It enhances creativity, teaches flexibility and builds strength from difference.

  A community of learners and scholars is built around high expectations. We expect all members to use their unique talents to make the college a better place.

  There must be a close connection between the factors commending librarians for appointment and the student-centered mission of the College.

  Qualifications For Librarian II

  Minimal Qualifications: A degree from an ALA-accredited Master's program; three years of professional-level academic library experience; continuing pursuit of scholarly/professional activity; and a willingness to serve the college, the profession, and the broader community.

  Criteria For Appointment

  It is expected that candidates for appointment at the Librarian II rank will have provided evidence of the following:

  A. Librarianship
  1. A commitment and enthusiasm for providing library service as evidenced by a record of effective practice; the amount and level of practice expected will vary.

  2. A willingness and ability to work closely with students and faculty.

  3. An expertise and willingness to be active in a range of professional services (e.g., reference, user education, collection development, technical services). Specific expectations will vary.

  4. A philosophy of librarianship that is consistent with the college's mission of student-centered education.

  B. Scholarly Activities
  1. A defined area of expertise as demonstrated by research, professional activity, publications, and/or advanced studies.

  2. An ability to meet the defined expectations of publication and scholarly activity.

  C. Service
  1. Membership in and clear contribution to learned and/or professional organizations.

  2. A demonstrated involvement in institutional, library, and/or departmental activities.

  For additional information about Criteria and Qualifications for Appointment to the Rank of Librarian II, refer to the Tenure Guidelines for Librarians.

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