Academic Affairs New Faculty Notes - Message #23

January is the month when faculty work on their annual review documentation. For IUPUI, “annual” means “the last calendar year” so if you started in August, this will really only cover half of a year.

The most important reasons for the annual review are to keep documenting what you are doing, and, to have a serious conversation with your chair about how you are doing. Chairs are responsible both for evaluating faculty, and, for providing guidance for their development and future success.

Normally, each academic year’s salary is based on a merit increase that is assessed and assigned during the annual review. In 2020, all merit raises—based on 2019 activities—were cancelled; we don’t know yet what will happen to merit based on 2020.

Focus your discussion with your chair on how you are spending your time. What are your goals? Why have you chosen to do this or that? Published here, rather than there? The cumulative effect of your time choices drives your promotion and tenure process. Each year, assure that you and your chair understand your effort and goals. Seek honest, open feedback.

How is the review done?

You will use DMAI, Digital Measures Activity Insight. It’s a button on one.iu.edu. For an in-depth overview of DMAI, check out a short (12-minute) video introduction, and also a more detailed guide. To import your publications, connect with your unit’s library liaison. There are a variety of methods to import citations and they can help you choose the most effective method. 

"There are many teachers in your classrooms. The ideas and techniques of students will inform the work of other classmates. Always be open to their new ideas and you will learn from your students as well."

- Submitted by a former new faculty member.

• Friday, December 4: Promotion for Women - Second Offering
• Sunday, December 6: Deadline to Submit Proposals for E.C. Moore Symposium
• Thursday, December 10: Dossier Preparation - Session 3
• Wednesday, January 27: Promotion on Teaching for Clinical Faculty - All Schools

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