Being a Mentor
At Stony Brook we strongly believe that for junior faculty having a mentor within their College or School can help them build long-lasting and productive relationships with other faculty from across disciplines, navigate campus bureaucracy, and have someone to go to for help and advice. Mentors are also eligible for Stony Brook's Outstanding Mentor Award and several RSOM Mentoring Awards.
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Course Director Handbook
Teaching is the obligation of everyone with a faculty appointment and an explicit part of the Hippocratic Oath. Moreover, teaching is an honor for everyone at an academic institution, and it can be one of the most gratifying roles we perform, for professional and personal reasons. As a course director, you assume responsibilities central to the mission of the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM).
Teaching and Course Director Handbook >
Professional Development, Leadership, and Networking
At the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, the importance of professional development and networking extends into the late-career stage of faculty members, recognizing it as crucial for ongoing growth, innovation, and leadership in the medical field. Late-career faculty are encouraged to engage in these activities to not only share their wealth of knowledge and experience but also to stay connected with the evolving trends and advancements in medicine.
Professional Development, Leadership, and Networking >
Sabbaticals
Sabbatical allows faculty to engage in scholarly development or other activities that will increase their scholarly achievement and capacity for university service. A sabbatical is a significant investment in and sign of support for a faculty member, and faculty are expected to return to the university for at least a year following their sabbatical.
Distinguished Professorships and Awards
Stony Brook University and the Renaissance School of Medicine deeply appreciate the enduring contributions of their late-career faculty by offering a series of prestigious awards and recognitions, including the esteemed title of Distinguished Professor. This particular honor is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing medical science, education, and patient care.
Distinguished Professors Nominations and Guidelines >
Toll Professor
The John S. Toll Professorship provides an opportunity for full and part time tenured faculty and librarians to hold a special post-retirement assignment. Toll Professorships allow the university to retain the important experience and contributions of valued colleagues while also enabling Toll Professors to adjust the level of their responsibilities through a post-retirement program.
Emeritus Status
Emeriti faculty are retired Stony Brook University faculty/librarians who have been invited by the Provost to append the term “Emeritus/Emerita” to their title of academic rank following their retirement. Emeriti faculty may retain library, parking, and institutional email.
Emeriti Policies and Procedures >
