This page contains policies, guidelines, and resources for Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track faculty. For information on the differences between SMPH faculty tracks, please visit our track overview page. If you are looking for information about switching tracks, please review our track transfers page.
Guidelines, Policies, and Templates
Each panel below houses information, documents, and templates you may need to review or use for promotion. All of these links and more are available under the ‘Faculty’ tab on SMPH HR intranet.
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UWSMPH Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Health Sciences Track Faculty (pdf)
Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Health Sciences Track Faculty (pdf)
Detailed walk-through of a dossier with expectations and guidelines to follow when pursuing appointment or promotion of CHS track faculty to Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS).
UW-Madison Academic Staff Policies and Procedures (link)
Academic Staff Policies and Procedures (link)
An updated online resource for the Academic Staff Policies and Procedures (ASPP) handbook. Be sure to also visit the homepage as well as Frequently Asked Questions, and Employee Resources.
UWSMPH CHS Track Guidelines and Checklists for Submitting Clock Extension Requests (pdf)
CHS Track Guidelines and Checklists for Submitting Clock Extension Requests (PDF)
Information about submitting CHS clock extension requests.
UWSMPH Supplemental Guidelines for CHS Program Directors (docx)
Supplemental Guidelines for CHS Program Directors (docx)
Additional information to help CHS track Program Directors provide a full assessment of their responsibilities and accomplishments.
UW-Madison & SMPH COVID-19 Clock Extension Policies
SMPH will offer a one-year clock extension for CHS assistant professor faculty whose scholarly activity was impeded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the linked memo for additional information and requirements.
Find answers to common questions about CHS COVID-19 clock extensions.
Resources
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Career Development Programs (link)
Explore UWSMPH career development opportunities available for faculty, educators, and staff.
CHS Toolkit for Faculty Promotion (link)
CHS Toolkit for Faculty Promotion
This faculty promotion toolkit provides resources to help clinical health sciences faculty put together their promotions packet. It includes templates, sample packets, and best practice tips.
Career & Individual Development Plan (IDP) (link)
Career & Individual Development Plan (IDP)
The Career & Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a way to explore and define training goals, professional development needs, and career objectives. A selection of templates, tips, and strategies for developing IDPs are provided.
Mentoring and Mentorship (link)
Mentoring and Mentorship (link)
Most often people think of traditional mentorship as the relationship or training proffered by a more experienced or knowledgeable person to some less experienced or possibly new to a career, situation or circumstance. There are alternative models of mentoring and mentorship that can suit individual desires and needs. For more information and resources, visit our new mentoring and mentorship page.
Pathways to Promotion 101 (link)
This interactive workshop is tailored to early career CHS or CT track faculty who have been at SMPH for 3 years or less. Jump start the process of preparing for promotion with this workshop!
See also our Faculty Development Events page.
Pathways to Promotion 102 (link)
This interactive workshop is tailored to CHS and CT track faculty who expect to go up for promotion within the next year or two. Mentors are also welcome.
See also our Faculty Development Events page.