Akram Gazerani, Atefeh Dehnoalian, Ali Gharahzadeh, Farin Tatari‎

Abstract

Background:‎ Evaluation has history and antiquity in higher education, and it is the functions of universities’ ‎human resource management. In higher education, faculty members are one of the most ‎important assets, and institutions’ success depends on favorable effectiveness of faculty ‎members' performance. Therefore, the design and implementation of the evaluation process and ‎ensuring their optimal performance are essential.‎ Methods:‎ This study was conducted using the methodology of critical review. Keywords were selected, ‎and extensive and structured search of texts were conducted. 262 titles were retrieved. Then, ‎according to purposive sampling, screening of texts was conducted in three stages: (A) Initial ‎or title screening, (B) Secondary screening, (C) Tertiary screening. 41 articles were analyzed.‎ Results: The results suggested that merit review system and mission-based system have been ‎appropriate models for evaluating the faculty members at the universities of medical sciences‎‎‎‎.