dossier preparation
This is the outline for the content for the statement of research interests and services for faculty dossiers.
V.B.3. Statement of Research Interests and Service
The Statement of Research Interests is written by full-time candidates only. It should describe the candidate's position in the field. The statement should be directed to someone outside the discipline and should avoid technical terms, acronyms, and jargon; and should not be more than three pages. The Statement should describe the quality, relevance, and impact of current research and how it will lead to future research. If appropriate, cross-disciplinary research and/or the relationship of teaching and service to current research should be explained.
The Service Statement is written by all candidates and should summarize contributions in the three categories cited below. Each is listed in order of importance. The statement should be no longer than two pages.
- Professional/Public Service: Examples of professional service draws upon one’s academic expertise, and includes serving on national or state commissions or task forces; consulting; and presenting instructional sessions for staff development at national or state workshops. Public service contributes to the improvement of the profession. Examples are editing journals, newsletters or web pages; holding offices; and organizing conferences.
- University Service: Examples include service on Libraries and University committees; task forces; and service in administrative capacities, such as coordinating bibliographic instruction.
- Community Service: Examples include contributions to local groups. Candidates should not attempt to substitute community service for professional/public or University service.
Excerpted from The State University of New York at Buffalo, University Libraries. Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, STANDING RULES, December 2005 revision.
Content provider: Ken Hood
Comments: lib-staffweb@buffalo.edu
Last update:
24 January, 2007