PROMOTIONS EXERCISE 2016

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION

What am I applying for, Promotion or Contribution, or both?

• Promotion is based on evidence of significant and permanent role changes, and increases in responsibility

• Contribution is where you have delivered exceptional service for a one off event or a sustained time period

• Remember you are not automatically considered for contribution so you must complete the relevant parts of the form

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION – ACADEMIC

Which Career Track for Academics?

There are 3 career tracks to reflect the different balance of activities undertaken by colleagues at Aberdeen:

• Teaching & Research – career progression (through Lecturer – SL-Reader – Chair)

• Research – those seeking career progression predominantly through Research (RF – Senior RF – Reader – Chair)

• Teaching & Scholarship – those seeking career progression predominantly via teaching –(Lecturer-Scholarship, Senior Lecturer - Scholarship– Chair)

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION – ACADEMIC

Speak to your Line Manager / HR Partner / Trade Union Representative. We are here to give you guidance and feedback on your application BEFORE the February deadline

The Application Process - what you need to complete:• Refer to the National Academic Role Profiles• Updated Job Description (located within the Application Form)• Personal Statement• Referees (for Grades 8/9)• Updated CV using the standard format• Stick to the word limits in the application form and CV

The Committee is looking for key evidence of:• Research Grants• Conferences Attended Presentations, Publications • (helpful to include details Author, Co Author, Contributor, impact)• Membership of professional bodies• Teaching activity• Supervision activity • Public Engagement and outreach activities• Contribution to promoting Equality and Diversity

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The Application Process - what you need to complete:• Update your Job Description (this is located within the Application Form)• HERA criteria / 14 elements / numerical scoring process• Include a Personal Statement• State your Referees (for Grades 8/9)• Include an updated CV• Include an organisation chart

Speak to your Line Manager / HR Partner / Trade Union Representative. We are here to give you guidance and feedback on your application BEFORE the February deadline

The Committee is looking for key evidence of:• What has changed in your role• What contribution you make to your School/Section/University• What level of impact your work has • A clear and concise description of your role• Your contribution to promoting Equality and Diversity

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

What happens next:• 2 Role Analysts will score your application• Your application is reviewed by your College or

Professional Services Committee• References will be sought for Grades 8/9 – 4 external

references for Grade 9• You will receive feedback following the main

Promotions Committee in June• If you are successful your new pay award will be

effective from 1 August 2016• If you are unsuccessful you will be encouraged to meet

with your HoS/HOC or Head of Section

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION

What if I am unhappy with the outcome?

All unsuccessful applicants for promotion have the right of appeal on procedural grounds

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CONSIDERING PROMOTION

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Any Questions?

HR Partners

Jenny Asher – Head of HR Partners

Sacha Nicol, Thérèse McCloskey – CASS

Debs Marwick – COPS

Lindsey Hamilton, Fiona MacAskill, and Susan White – CLSM

Kimberly Gibb, Jagoda Piatkowska – Professional Services