Academic Promotion everything you need to know (almost!)

Susan McNeillSenior HR Advisor

CMVM

MVM HR

Steps in the promotion process

Timetable announced (email) September

Submissions to Head of School end October

HoS reviews and submits to College HR mid November

College HR check each submission and write to Referees

December

1st College promotion panel meets March

Steps in the promotion process

2nd College promotion panel meets April

College HR write confirming outcomes shortly after each panel

Personal Chair applications to Central Academic Promotions Committee

May

Central Academic Promotions Committee University Senate/Court confirms

May / Jun

Successful promotions take effect 01 August

College Promotions Panel Membership

Prof. Sir John Savill Vice Principal and Head of College

Prof. Gareth Leng, HoS, School of Biomedical Sciences

Prof. Hilary Critchley, HoS, School of Clinical Sciences

Prof. Sarah Cunningham-Burley, HoS, School of Molecular Genetics & Population Health Sciences

Prof. David Argyle, HoS, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Prof. David Hume, Director of the Roslin Institute

Prof. Nick Hastie, Director of the Institute of Genetics & Molecular Medicine

Prof. John Iredale, Dean of Clinical Medicine, Chair of Medicine

Dr Lorna Marsden – non-professorial member

Dr Fanney Kristmundsdottir, Equal Opportunities Member

Professorial representative from another College

UCU representative

Paperwork

UE07

Job matching form

Summary CV Form

UE08

Job Matching form

CV Summary Form

Full CV

Paperwork

UE09

Job matching form or Job Description

CV Summary Form

Full CV

Referee Nomination Form

UE10

As above

Referees / Assessors

Required for Promotion to UE09, Reader and Professor

Must be external to the University

2 referees are nominated by the applicant

2 assessors and 2 reserve assessors are nominated by the

HoS

International standing

Make sure contact details are current

Key Promotion Factors

Contribution to Teaching

Contribution to Research

Leadership and Management

Public/External Engagement

UE06 to UE07

� Evidence of up to date expertise in your academic field

� Effective contribution to high quality research or teaching

� Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

� Positive impact on the profile of the work in your Group or Department

UE07 to UE08

� Your reputation at national level in your discipline. e.g. number and quality of publications and citations or recognition of your work.

� Evidence that you have designed and delivered research projects and/or units of teaching or learning.

� Evidence that you contribute to broader processes in the work of your Group / Department.

� Contribution to attracting funding/financial support for your work (or other measure of impact).

� Show how you represent the work of the University, e.g. public engagement / activities, participation in relevant national networks,

UE08 to UE09

Evidence of developing techniques, standards and methods, acting as a role-model for best practice.

Substantial reputation nationally and internationally for research or teaching – reflected in sustained output, level of innovation, impact on field. Extent of recognition within academia and beyond, e.g. invitation to speak on Pedagogy at major conferences

As appropriate to the field a sustained record in attracting significant resources,

Demonstrable success in fostering a student-focused culture, e.g. excellence as a Head of Subject area, nominations / awards from students / EUSA

UE08 to UE09

Contribution to teaching / learning, e.g. programme development, assessment exercises, examinations, projects, innovations especially where those impact at College / University-wide levels

Success in team leadership

Exemplars in Teaching

UE09

Membership or convenorship of a Teaching Programme Review

Leadership of a new practice in student support at School or College level.

Sustained service on a major external committee or learned society

Excellence as a Head of subject area or Director of Teaching

Publications / authorship of a text book

Invitations to speak at a major conference

Appointment as an external examiner

Commendations from external examiners

Exemplars in Teaching

UE10

External / Internal awards for teaching excellence

Leadership of new and significant international educational links / or improvements to international student education

Leading improvements to the TPR process through convenership of panels

Authorship of influential textbook(s)

Cited publications

Invitations to speak at major international conference(s) or leading Institutions

Leading contribution to the review of teaching / QA in another University.

Exemplars in Research – UE08

� Develop research proposals and submit funding bids

� Win funding for independent research proposals

� Attend and participate in relevant academic conferences and meetings

� Present work at national and international academic meetings and in seminars at other institutions

� Membership of editorial boards of international journals

Exemplars in Research – UE09

� Participate actively in the development of the unit’s research strategy;

� Demonstrate and maintain research activity of high reputation in the UK and internationally in the relevant academic field

� Lead major funding bids and research activity in an area of recognised excellence for the institution or specialist area

� Evidence of a substantial reputation in the UK and internationally for research or teaching, reflected in sustained output, level of innovation, impact on the field and extent of recognition both within academia and beyond.

Readership

Substantial track record of high quality & impact research and publication

Significant success in securing grants / funding.

Invitations to present at prestigious national / international conferences

Knowledge transfer

Editorial responsibilities

Membership of international bodies / professional societies

Citations of work

Prestigious awards /prizes

Public engagement

Innovation and leadership in clinical service

Personal Chair / Personal Chair in

Student Learning

Personal Chair (Title)

Outstanding achievement in research and scholarship

International recognition of achievements

Academic leadership

Personal Chair in Student Learning

Contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of learning at the highest level

Outstanding achievement in contribution to student learning

Academic leadership

Contribution Awards

Additional Increments / Contribution points

Grades UE06 –UE09

Not ready for promotion to next grade

Sustained excellent contribution, over and above the normal expectations for your role, with expected continuation at that level.

1 or 2 additional increments

Contribution Awards

Lump Sums

Single exceptional contribution, significantly over and above the normal expectations for the role, rewarding a one-off task or project

Award range £200 - £2,000

Special Circumstances

Maternity Leave

Ill Health

Caring Responsibilities

Feedback / Appeals

Panel Feedback

Appeals Process

Further Information

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/pay-reward/promotions-grading/academic-staff/procedures-criteria

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/pay-reward/promotions-grading/academic-staff/academic-forms

http://www.docs.csg.ed.ac.uk/HumanResources/Policies/Contribution_Reward_Policy.pdf