Research Associate Professor

  1. Service as Assistant Research Professor at TUSM or equivalent institution for at least five years with a consistent record of excellence in laboratory or clinical investigation. Appointment or promotion with less than five years in rank as Assistant Research Professor will be considered only in cases of exceptional achievement.
  2. Noteworthy contributions to investigation as evidenced by most of the following:
    1. Ongoing generation of new knowledge as demonstrated by publication of original, high-quality investigations in peer-reviewed journals. Substantive contribution of major research ideas with identifiable independence from senior scientific mentors.
    2. Outside recognition as an original, independent investigator as demonstrated by external funding of investigator-initiated research projects, local and regional invited lectures, formal awards and prizes, and election to scientific or professional societies.
    3. Leading role in a major research training program.
    4. Recognized role model and mentor for students and trainees.
  3. Professional recognition as evidenced by most of the following:
    1. Membership in editorial boards and scientific or professional societies.
    2. Important role in TUSM or hospital/health-care system committees.
    3. Participation in symposia and professional society programs.

Research Professor

  1. Service as Associate Research Professor at TUSM or equivalent institution for at least five years with a consistent record of outstanding performance in laboratory or clinical investigation. Appointment or promotion with less than five years in rank as Associate Research Professor will be considered only in cases of exceptional achievement. This rank is reserved for distinguished members of the faculty in recognition of distinctive achievement.
  2. Outstanding contributions to investigation as evidenced by most of the following:
    1. Exceptional record of generation of new knowledge as demonstrated by publication of original, outstanding, and innovative investigations in peer-reviewed journals. Leadership role in the creation of major and innovative research ideas.
    2. Outside recognition as an original, outstanding investigator of national/international stature as demonstrated by a strong record of external funding of investigator-initiated research projects, national/international invited lectures, formal and prestigious awards and prizes, membership is study sections and advisory groups, and election to prestigious scientific or professional societies.
    3. Key role in a major research training program. Impact of research training may be recognized by the professional achievement and stature of former students and trainees.
    4. Well-recognized role model and mentor for students and trainees.
  3. Advanced professional recognition as evidenced by most of the following:
    1. Membership in editorial boards and scientific or professional societies, and editorship of textbooks or journals.
    2. Leadership role in TUSM or hospital/health-care system committees.
    3. Leadership role in symposia and professional society programs.