Faculty Orientation, October 29, 2008


"Faculty Excellence is evidenced by faculty members who demonstrate achievements consistent with the highest standards of the profession as educators, scholars and community servants and who continue to grow within their chosen discipline through professional development activities within a culturally diverse environment."

Academic Plan, NEOUCOM, March 31, 2004

Welcome to the Office of Faculty Affairs!

The Office of Faculty Affairs is committed to supporting the overall mission and goals of NEOUCOM by providing leadership, guidance and support to all faculty and their departments.  The Office is committed to creating a mutually supportive team that is known for its (1) respectful, caring and ethical treatment of all individuals who seek our services; and (2) competence through innovative and efficient work processes.

The Office is directed by Jay Williamson, M.D., Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (330-325-6587).  Staff support is provided by Carol Elliott, Administrative Coordinator (330-325-6258), and Cindy Weber, Administrative Assistant (330-325-6721).

Faculty Affairs handles appointments, promotions and reappointments for our non-tenured clinical faculty.  

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE -- Prospective faculty can learn more about becoming involved with NEOUCOM activities in teaching, research/scholarship, and service activities.  If you are interested in obtaining clinical faculty rank within the College of Medicine, this link will direct you to the application process. 

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY -- If you are interested in becoming a preceptor for the College of Pharmacy, this link will direct you to the submission form.

Faculty Affairs is also involved in promotion and tenure for all Rootstown-campus faculty.

Another key area for the office is faculty governance.  The office provides direct supervision and oversight of the faculty bylaws process.   There is also support for Faculty Council, a faculty forum that discusses issues that impact the faculty, facilitates broad faculty participation in governance of the Institution and is a means where faculty may give advice and formally express opinions.  Regular elections occur, and clinical and Rootstown-based faculty are encouraged to become active participants in Faculty Council.

The office also supports the faculty awards process.  Internal awards are typically presented at NEOUCOM activities, such as White Coat Ceremony and the Spring Faculty Meeting.  External awards that are broad based with potential institutional impact are facilitated.

A list of NEOUCOM committees and membership openings are circulated to the faculty on an annual basis and as vacancies occur throughout the year.  Those interested in service on NEOUCOM committees are encouraged to contact the Office of Faculty Affairs as openings are circulated.

The office sponsors an annual new faculty orientation that allows  Rootstown-based faculty the opportunity to learn more about the functions of NEOUCOM.  Several faculty and staff present information at this event and answer questions about their various roles within the institution.  A CD of the session is sent to new clinical faculty.

The office is also supportive of other functions, including recruitment of faculty members, evaluation and performance planning, departmental annual reports, faculty improvement leaves, and the Master Teachers Guild membership selection process.  Faculty Affairs is also the repository of the official faculty record.  In cooperation with the Office of Faculty Development, Faculty Affairs supports career development for key faculty members and leadership conferences for those with key roles within the NEOUCOM consortium.

Please take an opportunity to contact us and have your questions answered about becoming a faculty member at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.  At this exciting time in health care, we welcome your participation and interest.