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Learn about the rank titles and attributes for NTT positions, understand the critical steps in the promotion process, and find guidelines for preparing your promotion dossier effectively.
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NTT: Preparing Your DossierMonday, May 16, 201610:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Extension NTT Committee2016-2017 Business Development & Chair Chris V. Thompson Non-tenure Track at Large Raymond Massey Tenure Track at Large Stephen D. Ball 4-H Youth Development Don Nicholson* Agriculture Mary S. Sobba* Community Development Van Ayers Human Environmental Science M. Kathy Dothage *Terms Expire August 31, 2016
So What Are These Rank Titles & Attributes? Titles • Assistant Extension Professional • Associate Extension Professional • Extension Professional
Assistant Extension Professional Attributes • At the time of application, hold an earned doctoral degree. • If no doctoral degree is held, the candidate must have an appropriate terminal degree, OR a master’s degree and normally at least five years of Extension and/or equivalent full-time academic experience. • The candidate’s dossier must clearly reflect excellence in Extension as determined by the Extension NTT Promotion Committee.
Associate Extension Professional • At the time of application hold an earned doctoral degree and normally at least 5 years of Extension and/or equivalent academic experience. • If no doctoral degree is held the candidate must have an appropriate terminal degree, OR a master’s degree and normally at least ten years of Extension and/or equivalent full-time academic experience. • The candidate must demonstrate a high degree of competence in Extension scholarship as well as local and statewide participation in professional activities and services.
Extension Professional • At the time of application, hold an earned doctoral degree and normally at least ten years of Extension and/or equivalent academic experience. • If a doctorate is not held, the candidate must hold the appropriate terminal degree, OR a master’s degree, and must have typically 15 years of Extension and/or equivalent full-time academic experience. • The candidate must demonstrate sustained excellence in Extension scholarship as well as local, statewide and national participation in professional activities and services.
Critical Part of Process Unranked faculty who serve in positions that are eligible for NTT rank and who meet the requirements described in the “Attributes” section may make a decision to apply for a promotion within the NTT system. …Once rank is established it is anticipated that in many cases it may take as many as five or more years before criteria for the next level can be achieved. Subsequent promotions will consider only work that occurred from the last promotion to the desired promotion.
So What Is In A Dossier? Signature Page History & Recommendations Page (Tab I) Appointment Folder • Initial letter of appointment • Position Description (Tab II) Departmental Summary Letters and Recommendations (Tab III) College/School Summary Letters and Recommendations (Tab IV) Complete C.V. (Not to exceed 25 pages) (Tab V) Summary of Accomplishments (Not to exceed 25 pages) Also consider: • 5 samples of workEach sample of work should not exceed 5 pages • Up to 4 colleague/peer review letters (Tab VI) External Reviews (Tab VII) Departmental and Divisional Guidelines
Non-tenure track promotion • http://extension.missouri.edu/hr/ntt.aspx • Next round of applications due to supervisors by midnight Sept. 30 (Oct. 1, 2016)
Preparing promotion dossiers • Format: Dossiers should be prepared following American Psychological Association’s Formatting and Style Guide. Documents should be prepared using a 10 to 12-point font. See: APA Style from Purdue Online Writing Lab. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/
Preparing promotion dossiers • A Signature page (appendix B) and a History and Recommendations page (appendix C) are placed in front of the dossier, before tab 1. • Both forms are found on the Preparing Promotion Dossiers page on the website. They are fillable forms. Download, complete, save and upload to SharePoint and add to the paper dossier.
Preparing promotion dossiers • Be sure the History and Recommendation Summary is complete. The total for each year must be 100 percent. Any variations from the initial appointment during the preceding five years must be explained as addendum. • Examples of variations may include leaves, administrative appointments, change in teaching load, etc.
Preparing promotion dossiers Peer letters and letters of recommendation from reviewers will be added by regional directors/ supervisors to both the paper and electronic dossiers.
Paper Dossier The paper dossier should be placed in a light blue pressboard report binder with fasteners along the left side. Ring and spring-clip binders are not acceptable. (Publications & Marketing item UED103) • Tabs using Roman numerals and the names specified in Appendix D: Content Outline separate the sections in the dossier. • Faculty members must label the front of their binder with the following information: NameDivision of Extension Dossier in Support of Promotion to the Level of (Assistant Extension, Associate Extension or Extension Professional)Submission Date • Send one original paper copy of the dossier to their supervisor.
Paper Dossier Sample dossier label and tabs
Electronic Dossiers • Request SharePoint site and an email will be sent to you when granted. • A copy of the dossier should be submitted via SharePoint, which provides maximum confidentiality while allowing access to individuals in the review process. • Candidates should create PDF files of their dossier. Scanned documents must be readable; scanning at 200 to 300 dpi with OCR is recommended. Review documents for legibility before submitting. To reduce PDF file sizes for Word documents, choose "Save as" and select "Minimize size (publishing online)."
Electronic Dossiers • Contents are exactly the same as a paper dossier • A set of dossier folders for each candidate will be created when the supervisor or regional director is notified of their intent to seek promotion. Materials should be uploaded to the appropriate folders: • Keep in mind the timelinefor dossier submission. Individual access will be determined according to the posted deadlines. Once the documents are uploaded and application is final, candidates will no longer have access to the files. Be sure that documents are in their final form before uploading them.
Preparing your dossier • Be well organized and follow the instructions in the most recent promotion call letter. http://provost.missouri.edu/promotion-and-tenure/call-letter/index.php • Include all requested information in the specified format. • Never assume that your accomplishments are obvious to others. • Provide detailed information on your accomplishments and contributions. • Know your strengths and emphasize them in your CV.
Resumes and CVs • What’s the Difference? • A resume is “a summary, as of one’s employment, education, etc., used in applying for a new position.” • A resume is a career and educational summary meant to highlight your skills and experience. • A resume is written in the third person so as to appear more objective and factual. • “A curriculum vitae (CV) is noted as “a regular or particular course of study of or pertaining to education and life.” • A CV is a list meant to document every job and degree you’ve ever received in your life.
Resumes and CVs • A CV is written in a paragraph style, not broken up with bulleted or italicized information to highlight any skills, accomplishments, or achievements for each specific position. • Each paragraph lists the responsibilities from a first person perspective “I” and “my” which is just not done in a professional resume.
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments • Statement of Personal Extension/Teaching Philosophy
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments • Creation & Transfer, Programming, and Curriculum Development in Areas of Scholarly Work • excellence in transferring or applying knowledge • incorporates current and appropriate research in educational efforts • organizes, presents and implements high quality, stimulating, educational programming • effectiveness in program development • outcomes and impacts in high priority knowledge areas/named or branded programs
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments 3. Extension Scholarship and Research • publication/dissemination of scholarly work • contributions to eXtension
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments 4. Innovation & Creativity in Teaching, Programming, and/or Research • new teaching techniques, delivery systems & learning approaches to subject matter • new & innovative approaches to reaching underserved communities/constituent groups • application of existing research to new problems, creation of novel research approach to problem, adaptation of research agenda to new needs
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments 5. Revenue Generation • Provide examples of contracts, classes generating fees, and/or gifts/endowments established or secured • PI/Co-PI on grants • Increases in county funding for CPDs or other sources of revenue
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments • Professional and University Related Service • pursuit of professional development and improvement • participation in professional service organizations utilizing position expertise • contribution to the achievement of the goals of Extension • recognition by profession as a leader
Criteria for the Summary of Accomplishments Also consider: • 5 samples of workEach sample of work should not exceed 5 pages • Up to 4 colleague/peer review letters
Reviews • Reviews of the candidate’s performance are essential components of the promotion process, and they are a critical part of the dossier. • The regional director or unit supervisor, in consultation with the candidate, will be responsible for identifying external reviewers. • External reviewers are from outside the University of Missouri System. The candidate should give the supervisor a list of names of potential reviewers who are qualified to provide an expert objective review.
Reviews • In a separate process, the supervisor should also compile a list of potential reviewers. (Appendices E, F, G) • Two external reviewers should be selected by the supervisor.
2016 NTT TimelineTimeline for Entry into the NTT System(The deadline for each is intended to be midnight the day prior to the stated date. Materials need to be submitted by midnight Sept. 30.
Appeal Process • Refer to the document on the MU Extension website. • http://extension.missouri.edu/hr/documents/NTT%20Appeal%20Process%20Revised%20April%202014%20(2)%20(3).pdf
NTT Tips • Follow the guidelines • Resume vs. CV (accumulative) • Summary of accomplishments – clear cut • Outcomes should be included • Grammar should be professional
NTT Tips • RDs can be general reviewers, not editors • Applicants edit for content. Have others review dossier. (Consider a professional editor) • It is the decision of the applicant as to which rank to pursue • If not sure about appropriate rank discuss with your supervisor
NTT Tips • Checklist used by faculty and RDs on website • Review the FAQs • Announcements on SharePoint – Documents posted in PDF Format • Use APA Citations – links to resources online • Review examples of dossiers previously submitted in 205A Whitten. Can only take notes, can’t copy or remove. Contact Tamra or HR Staff.
NTT Tips • Number your pages! • If applying for second rank and a program, activity, or other spanned both time periods, make it clear in your Summary of Accomplishments what occurred during the current promotion review period • Not all reviewers understand your program area, explain the differences as needed • Charts and graphics large enough to be read
Next NTT ISE is Thursday, August 4 at 10 AMChris Thompson thompsoncv@Missouri.edu573-634-2824