College Professor Criteria

Prepared by: [Your Name]

Date: [Date]

Introduction

The selection of college professors is a critical process that ensures the recruitment of highly qualified and competent educators. This template provides a structured approach to evaluating candidates based on specific criteria to maintain academic excellence and foster a productive learning environment.

Purpose

The purpose of this template is to establish a standardized and transparent method for evaluating college professor candidates. It aims to ensure that the selection process is fair, comprehensive, and aligned with the institution’s academic standards and goals.

Scope

This template applies to the recruitment and evaluation process for college professor positions within the institution. It is designed for use by hiring committees, department heads, and human resources personnel involved in the selection process.

Criteria	Description	Weight
Educational Background	Advanced degrees (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) relevant to the discipline	20%
Teaching Experience	Years of teaching experience at the college level, including part-time and full-time positions	25%
Research and Publications	Number and quality of peer-reviewed publications, research projects, and contributions to the field	20%
Professional Development	Participation in conferences, workshops, and ongoing professional development activities	10%
Student Evaluations	Feedback and evaluations from students regarding teaching effectiveness and engagement	15%
Service to Institution	Involvement in committees, administrative roles, and contribution to the institution’s community	10%

Scoring System

1 - Poor: Does not meet the criteria or expectations
2 - Fair: Meets some criteria but falls short of expectations
3 - Good: Meets the criteria and expectations satisfactorily
4 - Very Good: Exceeds some criteria and expectations
5 - Excellent: Significantly exceeds criteria and expectations

Evaluation Process

Initial Screening: Review of application materials to ensure candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Evaluation of Criteria: Each candidate is evaluated based on the specified criteria. Scores are assigned by the evaluation committee members.
Weighted Scoring: Scores for each criterion are multiplied by the corresponding weight. The total weighted score is calculated for each candidate.
Interviews: Candidates with the highest weighted scores are invited for interviews. The interview process may include teaching demonstrations, research presentations, and panel interviews.
Final Selection: The final selection is based on a combination of the weighted scores and performance during the interviews. The hiring committee makes the final decision, subject to approval by the relevant authorities.