“The raison d'etre of the University is the discovery, synthesis, transmission, and application of knowledge. In light of these several goals, scholarship of research and creative accomplishments, scholarship of teaching and learning and service and the scholarship of service are the central criteria for the evaluation of faculty.

Promotion and tenure decisions shall be based on these three criteria ...

1. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - ability to convey subject matter to students; demonstrated competence in teaching and capacity for growth and improvement; ability to maintain academic standards, and to stimulate the interests of students in the field; effectiveness of counseling, advising and service to students. ...”

Taken from Human Resources Policy HR23
Promotion and Tenure Procedures and Regulations, February 27, 2006
Pennsylvania State University