Building a case for promotion of clinical faculty

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Academic Medicine
• Faculty Development

Background:

• A newly established clinical faculty track lacked a defined promotion pathway.
• Faculty promotion traditionally relies on research, teaching, and service.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a promotion pathway for clinical faculty.
• To integrate the Boyer-Rice model of scholarship into faculty promotion criteria.

Main Methods:

• The 4-part Boyer-Rice model of scholarship was adapted.
• The model was integrated into the existing promotion triad (research, teaching, service).
• Guidelines were developed to align with the integrated model.

Main Results:

• A structured promotion pathway incorporating scholarship was created.
• The new guidelines address the need for respect, reward, and promotion for clinical faculty.
• The integration provides a clearer framework for faculty advancement.

Conclusions:

• Integrating the Boyer-Rice scholarship model provides a robust framework for clinical faculty promotion.
• Well-defined promotion guidelines are essential for faculty recognition and career progression in academic nursing.
• This approach supports the scholarly activities of clinical faculty, enhancing their academic standing.