Faculty Recognition
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Faculty Recognition
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Tenured Faculty
The Distinguished Professor Award | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University is the highest permanent recognition attainable by faculty at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University. Eligibility criteria include attainment of tenure and at least five years of service to the university. Nominations are solicited each fall from all current Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University faculty.
The Presidential Teacher Award | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University is awarded to full-time, tenured faculty based on excellence in teaching and meritorious academic pursuits both inside and outside the classroom. Nominations are solicited each fall from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University faculty, alumni, and students.
Tenure-Track, Instructional and Clinical Faculty
The University Professor Award | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University recognizes outstanding teaching at the university as nominated by students. Nominees must be full-time tenure-track, instructional, or clinical faculty.
Tenure-Track and Instructional Faculty
The MAC Outstanding Faculty Award | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University for student success recognizes full-time tenure track and instructional faculty who are engaged with students and demonstrate commitment to student success and inclusion. Announcements inviting applications are sent out campus-wide every fall semester.
Instructional Faculty
The Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University is awarded to full-time, instructional, non-tenure track faculty based on excellence in teaching and meritorious academic pursuits both inside and outside the classroom. Nominations are solicited each fall from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University students, alumni, and faculty.
Tenure-Track Probationary Faculty
The Chairs and Directors Emerging Leadership Award | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University recognizes outstanding full-time, probationary, tenure-track faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership attributes. Eligible faculty members must be in their third, fourth, or fifth year with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University at the time of nomination.
The Rising Star Award recognizes a tenure-track, non-tenured faculty member who exemplifies teaching excellence at OHIO. Rising Stars engage in scholarly teaching and make visible a true commitment to the academic success of learners in their classrooms and in their disciplines.
Research Intensive Faculty
The Presidential Research Scholars | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University awards program recognizes faculty members who have garnered national and international prominence in research, scholarship, and creative activity. Applications are solicited annually but in rotating cycles between clusters of disciplines. Nominations are typically due mid April with the application deadline in mid June.
External Award Opportunities
(Awards, Fellowships & Academies)
Additional External Award Opportunities
Additional national awards: Dale Dodson Award, Robert A. Kistner Award, the William D. Miller Award, the Board Chair Special Recognition Award, Innovation in Medical Education Awards, ED to MED Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award, and the Outstanding Advancement in Osteopathic Medical Education Award.
Contact Us
Email: HCOM-OFLA@ohio.edu