For promotion to Professor, the candidate is expected to manifest substantial academic accomplishment since the candidate’s appointment as Associate Professor through:
- High impact scholarship that has advanced the candidate’s field
- Evidence of a national, and often international, independent reputation in the Area of Excellence
- Meaningful contributions to teaching at Harvard and its affiliated institutions
- A track record of successful mentorship of trainees
- When applicable, evidence of accomplishments in Significant Supporting Activities
- Service and/or administrative leadership within a candidate’s department, affiliated institution, or the larger Harvard community
- Adherence to the Faculty of Medicine policies supporting the highest level of integrity and professionalism
The following metrics for the rank of Professor can be found on our Promotion Profile Library webpage:
- Area of Excellence (AoE)
- Professor, Clinical Expertise and Innovation
- Professor, Investigation
- Professor, Teaching and Educational Leadership
- Other Significant Supporting Activities (SSA) (optional)
- Administration and Institutional Service
- Clinical Expertise
- Education of Patients and Service to the Community
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Investigation
- Special Merit in Education
- All candidates will be evaluated for teaching and educational contributions
Last updated June 2023