Transfer of Track

Ladder track faculty are appointed at the time of hire onto a specific track that reflects the needs of the department and its support for different activities that reinforce the missions of the School. Ideally, the initial track designation aligns well with the faculty member’s career goals and facilitates success and opportunities for advancement. There are times, however, when faculty priorities, goals, and accomplishments evolve in a way that consideration should be given to transfer to a track that better aligns with their career goals. Discussion regarding transfer of track should begin within one’s department. The OAPD can also provide consultation.

There are procedures and some restrictions on changing track, and faculty should review the description in the Yale Faculty Handbook on Transfer of Track in the School of Medicine section on Composition of Faculty.

Transfer of track requires approval by the department and dean's office, and it is made in the context of department needs and the faculty member's qualifications and demonstrated strengths.

Once the faculty member and their department decide a transfer of track is advised, the Transfer of Track Request (within Ladder Tracks) form should be completed and submitted to OAPD.