Faculty Essay

The faculty candidate for promotion should introduce the portfolio with a short essay that summarizes the most significant activities, events, developments and achievements that meet or exceed the standards set for the rank to which the faculty member aspires. For example, the faculty candidate may wish to draw attention to documentation that demonstrates incremental improvements or changes in faculty performance over time. Another example may be to draw special attention to documentation related to some innovation that has changed student outcomes. In addition, the faculty candidate must show how these significant activities, events, developments and achievements contribute to the mission and objectives of Mount Saint Mary College.