7.2. Professor

Harvard Medical School

Section 7 Table of Contents

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

Metrics for the rank of Professor can be found on our Promotion Profile Library webpage.

Last updated June 2024