Most of our new faculty apply for an initial appointment as a clinical instructor or assistant clinical professor. Based on your prior academic experience, you may be eligible to apply for an associate or full professor title.
- Clinical Instructor – Physicians who are new to academic medicine and their level of involvement is infrequent or unknown. Fellows who are involved in teaching outside their fellowship program may apply for this title. As experience and involvement increase, transitioning to an assistant clinical professor title is possible.
- Assistant Clinical Professor – Physicians who are new to academic medicine and their level of involvement will be frequent or have previously held as assistant professor title.
There are some titles that have different requirements.
- Clinical Scholar – Clinicians who are actively engaged in research and scholarship while teaching in a clinical setting.
- Professor of Practice – Professionals who hold a doctorate-level degree and are teaching in an area outside their specialty.
- Research – Applicants actively involved in a primarily research-based role. Typically, this will be the track for most of our PhD applicants.
- Specialty Instructor – Health care professionals who do not hold a doctorate-level degree, but they are involved in medical education with our students, residents or fellows. Examples might include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other specialty degrees.
For more information on what is expected, review our Criteria for Track and Rank.
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online faculty application. If you have questions about which rank or track are appropriate, contact your department chair or faculty coordinator.