Promotion and tenure normally require the demonstration of effective scholarship. However, the division of a faculty member's non-teaching workload between scholarship and service may vary, with some faculty concentrating on scholarship and others on service. Within each department there should be a balance between the commitments to teaching, scholarship and service consistent with the department's mission. Service Service is an integral part of every faculty member's responsibilities. All faculty are expected to be actively involved in some academic, professional, or other community service.
Academic service is service to the university community.
Academic service includes serving on department , college, and university committees, holding university offices, and performing administrative duties for the department, college, or university. Advising student clubs and other student-oriented activities not directly related to teaching are also considered to be academic service. Professional service is the application of a faculty member's expertise to the needs of various constituents and communities, including service to one's community of scholars and service to society. Scholarly service includes editorial and referee work for journals, holding office or serving as director or trustee for professional or scholarly associations, and other activities that involve the application of expertise within the community of scholars. Service to society includes service beyond as well as within the metropolitan area.