Describe the role of the candidate within the department's mission and strategic plan. For foreign publications, provide English translation of title. Normally the curriculum vitae should not include abstracts, research reports, or conference proceedings unless peer-reviewed. I understand that misrepresentation in securing promotion and tenure may lead to dismissal or suspension under ABOR Policy 6-201 I.1.b. This statement should describe how each area contributes to form a complete picture of the candidate's responsibilities and objectives as a faculty member.
Research is understood to include accomplishments and goals.
The section on teaching should provide a succinct account of the candidate's philosophy on teaching and advising, what the rewards of teaching and advising are for the candidate, what problems may have been encountered and what improvements may have been made. For this reason, it is essential that the candidate not influence, or attempt to influence, the assessment provided by the external referees. A sample letter to outside referees is included as Appendix D. Deviate from the wording of the sample letter only with the permission of your dean. The content of all questions included in the sample letter must be included in your letter unless you have permission from the Provost to eliminate. Written evaluation of candidate by chairperson of the relevant interdisciplinary graduate program, provided to departmental promotion and tenure committee, and included in dossier.