Revised: September 14, 2015

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES IN THE ACADEMIC AREA

I. RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
National/International

1. Publication of authored books and monographs, in particular works published by presses that are considered significant in the candidate’s area of specialty. In some areas of music, significant works can be published by smaller specialty publishing houses that cater to a unique clientele. Candidates, however, are ultimately responsible for establishing the significance of the publisher of their work.
2. Publication of performance and/or scholarly editions and arrangements of music. The same guidelines as in a) above will be used.
3. Publication of textbooks, pedagogical method books, educational compact discs and other educational media, in particular work published by presses or companies that are considered significant in the candidate’s area of specialty. In some areas of music, significant works can be published by smaller specialty publishing houses that cater to a unique clientele. Candidates, however, are ultimately responsible for establishing the significance of the publisher of their work.
4. Refereed articles or chapters appearing in significant scholarly journals or books including electronic publications, especially those in the candidate’s field of specialization.
5. Awards received for research/scholarship and publications. The candidate will document the significance of the award.
6. Edited books, chapters in edited collections, and edited collections containing contributions by leading scholars in the candidate’s field(s) of specialization. Candidates will indicate the extent of their individual contributions and document the significance of the publication and/or the publisher.
7. Successful application for competitive externally-funded research. Grants for scholarship in the arts and humanities are highly competitive, and often do not appear as impressive in dollar amounts as the grants in other disciplines. Nevertheless, when funding is obtained it is a significant achievement. Engaging in activities related to research grants or funded projects is also vital.
8. Favorable reviews of published works and favorable pre-publication reviews of works in-press that appear in national media or in journals of the candidate’s field of specialization, and/or affirmative acknowledgment of the published work by other scholars. Frequent citations by others and the high praise of scholars considered prominent in the field are indicative of, or contribute to, a national reputation.
9. Refereed paper presentations or poster sessions at national conferences.
10. Performances of original compositions. Performances of compositions may be equally as important as recordings or publication. Candidates will document in their files the significance of a particular performance. Criteria would include the significance of the venue, performer(s), the number of performances given, and other distinctive aspects of the performance(s).
11. Publication of original compositions. The significance of a publisher will be documented by the candidate.
12. Recordings of compositions. The significance of a recording will be documented by the candidate.
13. Selection as finalist in, or winner of, a national or international composition competition. The significance of the competition, award, grant, or fellowship will be documented by the candidate.
14. Non-refereed publications, including but not limited to short articles/essays, book or music reviews, conference proceedings, liner notes and conference reports, etc. Such work is evidence of ongoing research/scholarship and may indicate or contribute to a national reputation if, for example, it leads to refereed publications in journals or presses which have been documented by candidates to be significant publications in their field.
15. Invited lectures and presentations (as part of a nationally recognized lecture series, symposium or conference).
16. Commissions of original compositions by a national/international organization. The significance of a commission will be documented by the candidate.
17. Authored and edited books that build new knowledge or influence practice.
18. Invited articles for thematic issues of a journal for peers or teachers.
19. Publication within conference proceedings.
20. Reprints of articles or chapters in books of readings that are peer reviewed.
21. Reprints of invited articles or chapters in books of readings.
22. Invitations to guest conduct ensembles in professional or educational settings in other states.
23. Colloquia at other universities and academic conference presentations.

Local/Regional

1. Successful applications for competitive, internally funded research. Grants for research in the arts and humanities are highly competitive. When funding is obtained it is a significant achievement.
2. Papers or poster sessions given at state and regional conferences.
3. Program notes written for local musical productions.
4. Reviews written about local musical productions.
5. Articles written for in-state professional music journals.
6. Performances of original compositions at local/regional venues.
7. Commissions of original compositions by a local/regional organization.
8. Selection as finalist in, or winner of, a local/regional composition competition, award, grant, or fellowship.
9. Research grants or scholarly projects based on a review process that is either not competitive or not comparable to that of refereed journals.
10. Evidence of clinical research site development.
11. Any of the above activities pursued through community engagement and designed to benefit both faculty/university and the community.

II. TEACHING
National/International

1. Original curriculum products (e.g., multi-media, videos, tests, clinical instruction documents).
2. The recruitment of talented students, both from within the state and out-of- state/country.
3. Activities demonstrating evidence of national exposure by students and former students (teaching positions, acceptance to highly competitive graduate schools, fellowships, assistantships).
4. Presentation of workshops and seminars outside the state or country.

Local/Regional

1. Syllabi and course materials that reflect a level of sophistication appropriate for the level of courses taught, including self-published works and/or recordings.
2. Peer reviews of teaching effectiveness. These evaluations should be based on observation of the candidate’s teaching.
3. Positive student ratings on appropriate unit-approved student evaluations.
4. Course revisions and/or innovations that substantially improve existing courses.
5. New course proposals which serve the mutual interests of the candidate and the School of Music.
6. Successful experimentation with innovative teaching techniques.
7. Successful direction of, and involvement in, undergraduate and graduate student research.
8. Consistent successful record of direction of undergraduate and graduate degree recitals.
9. A significant teaching award.
10. Presentation of master classes, workshops and seminars.
11. Demonstrated commitment to student mentoring.
12. Demonstrated ability to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students to the School of Music.
13. Consistent and continued success of students after graduation, including acceptance to prestigious graduate schools, the awarding of fellowships/teaching assistantships to graduate schools, and/or appointments to college faculties.
14. Teaching demonstrations and exhibits in schools and other clinical sites.
15. Developing, teaching, and presenting special workshops and seminars.
16. Any of the above activities pursued through community engagement and designed to benefit both faculty/university and the community.

III. SERVICE
National/International

1. Authorship of publisher’s reviews, the editorship of a journal, and service as a member of a review panel outside the state. The candidate will document the significance of the publication and/or the publisher.
2. Invitations to serve as a clinician and/or adjudicator for music education workshops and conferences in other states.
3. Serving as an officer in national or international professional organizations.
4. Serving as the editor or as an active member of an editorial board for national or international scholarly presses and professional journals.
5. Serving as an officer in, advisor to, or advisory board member for regional, national or international music clinics, festivals or professional organizations.
6. Serving as a review board member for grant proposals.
7. Serving as a review board member for accreditation proposals.
8. Serving as an active participant in professional organizational meetings and activities on a national or international level.
9. Organizing out-of-state meetings, symposia, conferences, workshops, and concerts.
10. Reviewing of manuscripts for professional journals.
11. Serving as the editor of professional organization publications, newsletters, etc.
12. Serving as an external referee for presses, journals, tenure and promotion cases at other out-of-state universities.Working in schools outside of the region (pre-K through university) in service to practicing school music educators and their students.

Local/Regional

1. Serving on School of Music committees, University committees, serving on Faculty Senate, any other involvement in faculty governance.
2. Serving as an officer in, or advisor to local/regional professional organizations.
3. Serving as an advisory board member for local music clinics or festivals.
4. Serving as a review board member for grant proposals.
5. Serving as a review board member for accreditation proposals.
6. Serving as an active participant in professional organizational meetings and activities.
7. Organizing local, state, or regional meetings, symposia, conferences, workshops, and concerts.
8. Serving as the editor of professional organization publications, newsletters, etc.
9. Serving as an external referee for presses, journals, tenure and promotion cases at other universities within the state.
10. Working in local/regional schools (pre-K through university) in service to practicing school music educators and their students.
11. Adjudication at solo and ensemble festivals, All-State auditions, and at ensemble competitions for bands, choruses, and orchestras.
12. Working in professional consultancies and advisory roles.
13. Creating and administering professional institutes, conferences, symposia, and workshops.
14. Establishing and implementing centers or other agencies/programs for the delivery of professional education services.
15. Developing materials to assist educational improvement.
16. Any of the above activities pursued through community engagement and designed to benefit both faculty/university and the community.