Tenure and Promotions
Institute of Southern Punjab (now University of Southern Punjab) has a tenure and promotion systems that recognize interdisciplinary research. Explicit criteria include:
1. Evaluation Committees of Interdisciplinary
The University has faculty from multiple disciplines in tenure review committees to fairly assess interdisciplinary work.
2. Collaborative Work
The University fairly credit faculty members for interdisciplinary publications and interdisciplinary grants and projects.
3. Recognition of Non-Traditional Outputs
Interdisciplinary research often leads to diverse outputs like patents, policy reports, or public engagement initiatives, which are considered in promotion.
4. Flexible Departmental Affiliation
Faculty holds joint affiliations across departments, ensuring their interdisciplinary work.
5. External Interdisciplinary Reviewers
Faculty going for promotion seek evaluations from experts in multiple fields to assess the impact of their interdisciplinary work.