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Rethinking tenure in dental education.
Rebecca L Slayton1, Parag R Kachalia, Juanita Lozano-Pineda
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242-1001, USA. rebecca-slayton@uiowa.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|May 3, 2012
Summary
Reforming traditional tenure in dental education can help dental schools address faculty recruitment and retention challenges. This approach aims to maintain scholarly activity and evidence-based learning environments amidst evolving academic landscapes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Academic Dentistry
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Academic dentistry faces challenges including workforce shortages and difficulties attracting new faculty.
- Current faculty are often overburdened, limiting scholarly pursuits and leading to retirements.
- Dental schools risk a diminished role within universities due to these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose reforms to the traditional tenure system in dental education.
- To enhance the recruitment and retention of new faculty members in dental schools.
- To maintain or increase scholarly activity within academic dentistry.
Main Methods:
- This is an opinion article, not based on empirical research.
- It involves analysis of current challenges in academic dentistry.
- Suggestions for tenure reform are presented.
Main Results:
- Reforming tenure can address faculty recruitment and retention issues.
- Proposed changes aim to support scholarly activity.
- The goal is to strengthen academic dentistry.
Conclusions:
- Reforming the tenure system is a viable strategy for dental schools.
- This reform can improve faculty நிலைத்தன்மை (stability) and scholarly output.
- Addressing these issues is crucial for the future of academic dentistry.
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