JOURNAL ARTICLE

External Review Letters in Promotion and Tenure: Recommendations for Chairs.

Published In: Department Chair, 2024, v. 34, n. 4. P. 14 1 of 3
Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Cervato, Cinzia; Bilen‐Green, Canan; Johnson, Carrie Ann; Koretsky, Carla; Minerick, Adrienne 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the increasing scrutiny of external review letters in faculty evaluation for promotion and tenure decisions. The authors conducted a survey of external letter request templates from doctoral-granting universities to summarize prevailing practices, highlight potential biases, and propose strategies for improvement. They found that biases, particularly gender and racial biases, can influence tenure and promotion decisions. The authors provide recommendations for department chairs to create a more inclusive external review process, including standardizing the process, limiting the scope of evaluation, providing institutional context, addressing potential bias, and acknowledging the impact of recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Department Chair. 2024/03, Vol. 34, Issue 4, p14
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Education
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:10493255
DOI:10.1002/dch.30571
Accession Number:176336037
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