Faculty Performance Evaluations

The School of Medicine (SOM) is committed to supporting the ongoing professional growth of its faculty in their capacities as educators, researchers, and lifelong learners. Our policies regarding academic freedom, ethics, responsibility, tenure, and promotion are uniformly applied to all faculty members, both current and prospective, fostering a culture defined by collaboration, integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We place great emphasis on conducting regular faculty assessments and performance evaluations, employing systematic review processes. These evaluations are designed to assist each faculty member in achieving their career objectives while aligning with the overarching mission, objectives, and priorities of the school and its various departments.

Comprehensive guidelines for these evaluations are outlined in the SOM's Faculty Performance Evaluation Policy and Procedures, found on the SOM policies page, providing detailed insights into the assessment framework and expectations. The following includes a summary of the process pertinent to faculty members as well as "Frequently Asked Questions."

Performance Evaluation Process

1. Update your curriculum vitae.
2. A link to your performance evaluation will be sent to your preferred email.
3. Select the link and sign into the Docusign platform utilizing your preferred email.
4. Complete the Docusign form, including self-assessment and your goals for the upcoming academic year; you may enter information directly as well as copy/paste information using other documents. 
5. Upload your updated curriculum vitae.
6. Electronically sign your evaluation.
7. Click Finish to submit to the department chair.
8. The department chair/designee will complete their portion of your evaluation providing you feedback and solidifying goals and expectations for the upcoming academic year.
9. Your chair/designee's evaluation will be returned to you for your review and attestation.
10. Select Finish to submit your evaluation to the Dean of the SOM.

Who is Eligible?

All full-time faculty participate in the process independent of how long you have been with the institution.  The reviews are an important opportunity for you to meet with your department chair or their designee to discuss how things are going, and to talk about your goals for the upcoming year, etc.

When is it Due?

Please aim to submit your evaluation to your chair/designee reviewer within 3 weeks of receiving this notice. Timely cooperation is crucial, as the evaluation process involves multiple steps as described. All evaluations must be received by the Dean no later than September.

Navigating the Docusign Evaluation

When you click on the link within the email you received to complete your performance evaluation, it will take you to Docusign. You need to log into Docusign with the same email address to which the performance evaluation was received to see the evaluation. The email address identifies you in the Docusign platform. 

You can navigate the document by scrolling through the document with your mouse, or by clicking the "Next" prompt located to left of the evaluation. 

After completing the evaluation and adding your signature, click "Finish" in the upper right-hand corner to submit.

If you start the document and cannot complete it at that time, you must click ‘Finish Later’ for Docusign to save your work. If you do not click ‘Finish Later’ your work will be lost when you log back in. If you have clicked on ‘Finish Later’ and your data is lost, please contact the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs.

If you are trying to click ‘finish’ and submit and Docusign does not accept your submission you likely have not completed a required question or uploaded your current CV.

Once your performance evaluation is complete you will receive another email from Docusign. You have the opportunity to review the evaluation and feedback provided by your department chair or their designee that is sent back to you in the Docusign platform. You will need to attest that you have reviewed the returned assessment.

Contact

If you have questions the Office of Faculty Affairs can be reached at (914) 594-4500.