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Overview

The Annual Review process provides faculty and department leadership with an opportunity to discuss accomplishments, professional growth, career goals, and future development opportunities. These conversations help ensure faculty receive meaningful feedback and support throughout their academic careers.  Annual Reviews are designed to:

  • Recognize accomplishments and contributions
  • Discuss progress toward goals
  • Support academic advancement
  • Identify professional development opportunities
  • Strengthen mentorship and leadership engagement
  • Foster career satisfaction and success

Which Faculty are Included in Annual Review Check-Ins?

For Division Head Meetings

All Faculty are expected to complete the Annual Faculty Progress Report with their Division Head with exception to:

  1. Acting Instructor-Provisionals, Clinician Researchers and Teaching Associates
  2. Faculty whose appointments are expected to only be less than 1 AY
  3. Faculty who have started 10/1/26 – present

For Vice Chair Check Ins

The following faculty groups are proactively scheduled for Vice Chair or Associate Vice Chair review meetings:

  • Assistant Professors
  • Clinical Assistant Professors
  • Assistant Professors of Clinical Practice
  • Research Assistant Professors
  • Acting Faculty

Other faculty may request a meeting at any time.

Annual Review Process

  1. Step 1: Faculty Preparation

    Faculty prepare:

    • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • Annual Progress Report
    • Professional goals and development plans

  2. Step 2: Division Head Review

    The faculty member and Division Head meet to discuss:

    • Clinical accomplishments
    • Research and scholarship
    • Teaching and mentoring
    • Leadership and service
    • Goal progression
    • Future objectives

  3. Step 3: Submission to Faculty Affairs

    Final review materials are submitted to Faculty Affairs to initiate the Annual Review Check-In process.

  4. Step 4: Vice Chair/Associate Vice Chair Meeting

    Applicable Faculty meet with an assigned VC or AVC to discuss:

    • Career development
    • Advancement and promotion
    • Mentorship opportunities
    • Professional goals
    • Departmental support needs

Annual Review Cycle

Spring / Early Summer
  • Faculty update CVs
  • Progress reports completed
  • Division Head reviews conducted
  • Division Head Annual Reviews should be completed by June 30th 2027
     
Summer / Early Fall
  • Faculty Affairs receives materials
  • VC/AVC meetings scheduled
  • Annual Review discussions completed
  • Vice Chair Annual Reviews should be completed by September 30th 2027.
     
Fall
  • Development plans and goals finalized for the upcoming year

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a performance evaluation?
The Annual Review is intended to be a developmental and career-focused discussion that supports faculty growth and success.

Can faculty request a review meeting?
Yes. Faculty may request a meeting with a Vice Chair or Associate Vice Chair even if they are not part of the proactively scheduled group.

What materials are required?
An updated CV and annual progress report are required before Annual Review meetings can be scheduled.