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Academic Promotion everything you need to know (almost!)

Susan McNeill

Senior 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
• ther 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/Co ntribution_Reward_Policy.pdf