Assessing Publication for Tenure

A candidate’s publication record is an increasingly important criterion for awarding tenure in schools of social work. Yet suitable parameters have not been established in schools of social work for differentiating between the various forms of scholarly publication. This exploratory study shows that the following types of scholarly publication are most desirable for obtaining tenure: (1) work printed in peer-reviewed publications; (2) publications that focus on social work rather than non-social work scholarship; (3) single authorship or lead authorship of collaborative work; (4) articles in first-tier journals or other national and international publishing outlets.

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