Faculty Handbook

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Policies and Procedures for Faculty Promotion, Tenure, and Faculty Development

I. Welcome to the Dental Branch      A. General Information       B.  Dental Branch Administration       C. Academic Departments II.   New Faculty Orientation Checklist III.  UTHSC-Houston Health Science Center Mission IV.  UT-Dental Branch Mission V.   UT-Dental Branch Strategic Plan        A. Environment External        B. Environment Internal VI.  UT-Dental Branch Strategic Goals VIII. Publishing Scholarly Works IX.  Initiating and Planning Your Academic Career        A. DB Faculty Development Plan & Evaluation             Process        B. Policies: Faculty Appointment, Promotion,             and Tenure        C. DB Procedures for Gaining Promotion            & Tenure        D. Six Year Review        E. Peer Review

X.   Faculty Governance XI.  Outside Consultation XII. Conflict of Interest         A. Outside Employment XIII. Student Advising XIV. Establishing Professional Relationships &        Networks XV.  Resources to Assist You         A. The Handbook of Operating Procedures              (HOOP)         B.  Clinic Manual         C.  The Office of Professional Development         D.  Other Dental Branch Resources         E.   HSC Resources         F.   UTHSC Faculty Guide         G.  Additional HSC Resources         H.  Texas Medical Center Resources