Information Session 13 th February & 18 th February 2015

New in 2015

• Document – updates to Pages 2, 7 & 8 “ Policy, Procedures, Criteria and Guidelines ” • Application Form – Page 1 update outlined on • Please note these are minor amendments to the documents, but there are no changes to the actual process.

• Scoring – no changes

Promotion to Senior Lecturer Eligibility to apply

• Previous applications • Probationary period completed • Permanent or Contract (at least to the end of 2015) • PhD –

If not then very strong case

Promotion to Senior Lecturer

• Excellent past performance • Achievement and quality beyond that expected for good performance of a Lecturer's duties • Convincing prospect of future continued excellence, in core academic activities

Core Academic Activities – 3 domains

• Teaching and Learning • Research and Scholarship • Service and Contribution (to School, Faculty, University, Community and Profession)

Core Academic Activities – sub-dimensions

• Quality and Productivity • Innovation and Creativity • Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination • National and International Recognition • Leadership and Responsibility • Capacity Development and Mentorship • Social and Economic Impact and Enterprise Awareness

Criteria for Promotion Framework for Assessment of Applications 1 Domains 2 3 Teaching and Learning Research and Scholarship Service and Contribution

to School, Faculty, University, Community and Profession

Dimensions

1 2 3 4 5 Quality and Productivity Innovation and Creativity Knowledge Transfer Recognition Leadership and Responsibility 6 Capacity Development and Mentoring 7 Social and Economic Impact and Enterprise Awareness

Assessment Assessment Assessment

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Timeline 2015

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In pack Process

Process

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Applicant

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University

• Follow procedures (later slides)   Call for Applications Information Session(s)

Process

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Applicant

– Present your case • Teaching & Learning (T&L) • Research & Scholarship (R&S) • Service & Contribution (S&C) • Personal statement •

University

Process

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Applicant

– Present your case • T&L • R&S • S&C • Personal statement •

University

– Assess case • T&L • R&S • S&C • Supporting documentation

Process

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Applicant

– Present case • T&L • R&S • S&C • Personal statement •

University

– Assess case • T&L • R&S • S&C • Supporting docs –

Rank applicants

To apply

• TAKE ADVICE / ATTEND SESSIONS • Structured application form with guidelines • Provide full information under each heading • Support it with

evidence

• Nominate independent assessors • Adhere to limits and deadlines –

no exceptions

Application Form

As last year: in information session pack and on-line

Assessment by: 

Faculty Review Panel

(FRP) – Composition – Functions – Provides APC with a ranked list of applicants • Using – Criteria and Guidelines – Independent assessors’ reports & Head’s reference Academic Promotions Committee (APC)

Assessment  FRP • Ranked list of applicants to APC Academic Promotions Committee (APC)  Composition  Receives ranked list from each Faculty  Each member re-ranks the applications  Recommends X highest ranked for promotion

Assessment  Scoring  Is a competition !

Questions