Architecture Program Report Tulane University New Orleans ...

professional accomplishment. Abilities in these areas are usually found
in combination, but for evaluation of an individual for promotion and
tenure, the three need separate description. That one area may prove
difficult to measure should not cause it to be neglected. Rather, such
difficulty demands the most careful consideration and inquiry.
The relative weight towards promotion assigned these three areas may
well differ in the evaluation of a faculty member, but all three areas will be
given full consideration. Outstanding strength in one cannot be
substituted for weakness in another. Deficiency in any component is
considered a barrier to a positive decision for either promotion or tenure.
Professional licensure is required for those with primary teaching
responsibilities in the design studio, unless specific, documented
exception has been agreed upon. The accepted terminal degrees of M.
Arch. and D. Arch. will be considered as an asset. The Ph.D. is required
for those teaching primarily in courses other than design or professional
practice.
Teaching
Judgment of a faculty member's teaching ability should include
consideration of excellence in (1) stimulating the student's initiative,
critical skills, creativity, and production in the design studio, (2)
presenting lectures, (3) leading discussions and seminars, (4) sharing in
reviews, (5) counseling students, (6) planning courses and relating them
to the curriculum, and (7) judging student performance fairly.
Service
The requirements of service demand that every faculty member will be a
good academic citizen ready to cooperate with other faculty members
and participate in school, university, community, and professional affairs.
Each should be willing to shoulder responsibilities on school and
university committees and to represent the University to outside
individuals and organizations. Consideration for service shall be given for
volunteer efforts on behalf of humanitarian and professionally oriented
agencies. The successful candidate for tenure and promotion will have a
clear record of such responsibilities.