The criteria set forth below are intended to serve as a guide in judging a candidate for appointment or advancement in the Professional Research series. In applying these criteria in cases involving individuals at the level of Assistant Research, due consideration must, of course, be given the individual’s promise as well as achievement.

The review committee shall judge the candidate with respect to the proposed rank and duties, considering the record of the candidate’s performance in (a) research; and (b) professional competence and activity.

Evidence of an energetic and productive mind should be sought in a candidate’s record as shown by participation in published research, artistic production, design, etc. The candidate will normally function as a member of a team. As such, the particular contribution should be evaluated in terms of the level of appointment or advancement proposed, and the nature and extent of supervision required. There should be evidence that the candidate is continually and effectively taking part in creative activity of high quality and significance appropriate to the field, and that intellectual growth as well as the accumulation of experience is evidenced.

A candidate for appointment in the Professional Research series should indicate increasing competence in the development or utilization of new approaches and techniques for the solution of professional problems, progressive involvement in the affairs of the profession, and extended recognition by peers.