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Lecturers II and IV in good standing who are currently at the level of Continuing Review or are scheduled for a Continuing Review may choose to be considered for the title of Teaching Professor.

The Lecturer will provide the following documentation for the Teaching Professor Review:

1. Current CV
2. Written reflective narrative statement and documentation to demonstrate proficiency and/or excellence in each of the following three areas:
   • Growth and advancement of the Lecturer’s empirical, conceptual, and  procedural knowledge relevant to the subject areas in which she/he provides  instruction;
     • What innovations has the individual made to their teaching method over the years? 
     • How is this growth demonstrated in their courses and syllabi?
     • Do they demonstrate the ability for continued growth and innovation in their knowledge of their subject area? 
   • Evidence that the Lecturer has evaluated and improved methods of instruction  and shown high teaching standards;
     • How has the individual’s theoretical approach to pedagogy grown over the course of their time as an instructor?
     • How has the individual’s practical application of the delivery of instruction evolved?
     • Does the individual demonstrate that they are attentive to pedagogy and are able to express how they evaluate pedagogy in order to continue to improve?
   • Inclusive Teaching: How has the Lecturer worked to incorporate into their instruction inclusive teaching methods and what work have they done in the instructional setting to advance the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission of the University;
     • How has the individual contributed to the overall teaching mission of the university?
     • What steps have they taken to advance the university’s DEI mission?
     • Can they demonstrate how this work has been incorporated into their instruction?
3. Additional support may be provided in the following areas if applicable:
   • Demonstrated scholarly or creative work within their field and positioned themselves both internally and externally as having a heightened status within their field.
   • Participation in activities or programs to advance the mission of the university, support their unit, or improve the culture of the learning environment
   • Participation in curriculum development.
   • Improvement, growth, or advancement in their administrative or service duties if  such duties are a part of their appointment.
   • Peer Review/Support: Provide one letter of support (not to exceed two pages)  from a peer demonstrating that the Lecturer meets one or more of the selection  criteria.

For initial implementation of the Teaching Professor title, CEHHS Lecturers who are at the level of Continuing Review or are scheduled for a Continuing Review, will submit a written request to the CEHHS Departmental Administrative Assistant (sharilm@umich.edu) by Aug 1, 2022, of the intention to submit a portfolio for consideration of Teaching Professor.  CEHHS will follow the MOU #8 for selecting the initial group of Lecturers for submission of materials in the first or second year, notifying Lecturers by Aug 19, 2022. The selected Lecturers for the first year review will receive an Interfolio Template for Teaching Professor Review to upload the required materials. The completed portfolio will be due TBD The Lecturers selected for the second year review will receive the template the following year.

For the initial implementation, CEHHS will forgo the departmental level review in favor of the college review for the Lecturers with Continuing Review status who are seeking the Teaching Professor title.  The CEHHS Executive Committee will conduct the Teaching Professor Reviews as they are experienced in other types of reviews including Sabbatical Reviews and Tenure and Promotion Reviews.