Chapter 7: Instructors
Table of Contents
7.1 Definitions, Resources, Title, Duration of Appointments
- A. Instructor Role
- B. Definition of Instructor
- C. Definition of Instructor (Affiliated)
- D. Programmatic Need, Position and Resource Allocation
- E. Identification of Candidates, Diversity Considerations
- F. Licensure, Medical Staff Membership and Privileges, Malpractice Insurance, and Authorization to Work, Visas for and Employment of Foreign Nationals
2. Medical Staff Membership and Privileges
4. Authorization to Work, Visas for and Employment of Foreign Nationals
a. Definition
b. Titles
c. Terms
d. Responsibilities
a. Definition
b. Titles
c. Terms
d. Responsibilities
J. Notifying Instructor Candidates of Appointment Terms
L. Terminations and Nonrenewal
7.2 Criteria and Application of Criteria for Appointments and Reappointments
1. Standards of Excellence, Acceptable or Unacceptable Performance
2. Factors in Applying the Criteria
a. Scholarship
b. Teaching
c. Clinical Care
d. Principal Investigator Waivers
e. Respectful Workplace
3. Supplemental Criteria
7.3 Evaluation Processes at the Department and School Levels
- A. Overview
- B. Confidentiality
- C. Role of the Department Chair
- D. Timing of Evaluations
- E. Departmental Review
- F. Review by the Office of Academic Affairs
- A. Compensation
- B. Benefits
- C. Housing and Relocation
- D. Identification Cards and Privileges
- E. SUNetId
5. Additional Assistance for Professional Development
- A. Clinical Care Activities and Revenue
- B. Patent and Copyright
- C. Data Security
- D. Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
1. Applicability of the Stanford University Faculty Policy
2. Training and Disclosure
3. Stanford Industry Interactions Policy (SIIP)
4. Academic Appointment at Another Institution
The core of Chapter 7 is dedicated to criteria and guidelines for appointment and reappointment of Instructors and of Instructors (Affiliated).
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In an effort to streamline and eliminate duplication, all forms, guidelines and templates have been removed from the Handbook. All of these materials should be accessed through OAA’s website on the Instructors page.
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