Professor, Teaching Scholar

Teaching Scholar Track faculty are physicians, research scientists, or health or allied science professionals whose primary professional efforts are as employees of Brown or of an affiliated organization(s).  Teaching Scholar Track faculty are voting members of the Brown University faculty in accordance with the Faculty Rules and Regulations of Brown University. 

A Professor in the Teaching Scholar track is a faculty member who has exceptional teaching skills and who has continued to lead educational programs.  Excellence and innovation in teaching is expected.  The individual must have a national reputation as an educator in his/her area of expertise.  A continuous record of scholarship since the last appointment or promotion is expected.  Excellent clinical skills will be given positive consideration.  Service contributions to the University, its affiliates, or the profession will be given positive consideration where a substantial role can be documented. 

 Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to 5 years that may be renewed depending on the needs of the department.

Promotion and Appointment Criteria:
Promotion or appointment to a senior rank on this track are put before the Committee on Medical Faculty Appointments (CMFA). See our Forms and Documents page for a checklist of materials required by CMFA and a faculty self-assessment form. 

Reappointment Criteria:
See our Forms and Documents page for a checklist of materials required to process a reappointment.