Information Sessions and Workshops - Faculty Promotions

Are You Thinking About Junior Promotion?

The DFCM will be hosting virtual information sessions this year for faculty at the rank of Lecturer who are interested in applying for a junior promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor.  Whether you plan to apply soon or further down the line, this workshop will help you understand the process and give you tips and tricks to prepare.

Join us for a DFCM Junior Promotion Information Session

Lecturer to Assistant Professor

Faculty Presenter: Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, DFCM Faculty Appointments and Junior Promotion Lead

• This session provides a general overview of the criteria, steps, and process of a junior promotion application
• It will help you understand the components and required documents
• Opportunity for Q&A
• Open to DFCM faculty and DFCM administrative/hospital staff

Friday March 18, 2022

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Link to video of recorded workshop (UTORid login required to access): https://play.library.utoronto.ca/watch/c64b5714f0b395aa67db16635ef411d6

Friday May 6, 2022 - WORKSHOP AT DFCM CONFERENCE

• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
• Registration details TBA

If you have a large group of interested faculty at your site, please contact the DFCM Academic Promotions Coordinator to see if a site-specific session can be arranged.

Promotion from the rank of Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, or Associate to full Professor

1. Workshop #1 - Tuesday Feb 1, 2022 (1pm - 2pm)

   • This was a general information session for interested faculty.

   • It provided an introduction to the senior promotion process:

     • How do I become an Associate or Full Professor?

     • Broad overview of the steps, criteria, and timeline for promotion

     • We appreciate that many DFCM faculty are juggling conflicting demands during the current Omicron surge. This workshop has been recorded and can be accessed via THIS LINK.

2. Workshop #2 - Tuesday, March 8, 2022 (1pm - 2:30pm)

   • This workshop:

     • Assisted candidates in preparing a pre-application

     • Helped candidates identify areas of excellence and competence in each of the 4 categories (teaching & education, research,  creative professional activity (CPA), and administration)

     • Helped candidates identify 5 scholarly pieces of work

   • Candidates will have met with their Chief and DPC Chair by now

   • Faculty advisors were present for breakout room consultations (**please note that this section of the workshop was not recorded due to confidentiality**)

   • We appreciate that many DFCM faculty are juggling conflicting demands during the current Omicron surge. This workshop has been recorded and can be accessed via THIS LINK.

3. Workshop #3 - May 31, 2022 (1-2pm)

   • This workshop is for candidates that have been "supported" to go forward based on their pre-application - registration link to be provided at that time.

   • This workshop will provide a review of the final components in the promotion dossier, with a focus on important items such as the letter to the Chair, reflective statement, and external referees

   • Candidates will also be provided with the following:

     • A feedback letter from the committee 

     • A set of DOSSIER GUIDELINES - detailed instructions for how to assemble the dossier, including notes on each document, helpful recommendations, and tips

     • Mentorship - candidates whose pre-application has been approved to move forward will be set up with a MENTOR from the promotions committee to provide guidance and advice

Please review our DFCM Senior Promotion Timeline and familiarize yourself with the important dates in the upcoming 2022-2023 cycle.