Departments are free to design their own procedure for identifying and nominate a chair, as long as it consistent with policy. Department Chair appointment policy can be found at http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-2.pdf.
Rewarding Service as Dept. Chair
Service as department chair is rewarded at the conclusion of such service — usually with a 1/2 step bonus.
Nomination Packet Items:
Department to Submit
- Nomination letter- to include:
- Description of process in department by laws and how it was followed (or not followed and why)
- If not included in the above, a description of the vote and or level of participation of faculty in the process (or short summary if already detailed in the optional committee letter)
- What qualities the candidate has demonstrated that are likely to lead to success as the Chair.
- Committee Letter (Optional)
- Usually describes the process used by the committee and details of the vote.
- Candidate's CV
- Any materials the candidate submitted for consideration as part of the regular departmental consultation/nomination process (e.g., statement of contributions to diversity)
Dean to add:
- Divisional dean's evaluative commentary (endorsement letter)