MVM HR Academic Promotion everything you need to know (almost!) Susan McNeill Senior HR Advisor CMVM
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 December write to Referees 1st College promotion panel meets March
Steps in the promotion process 2 nd College promotion panel meets April College HR write confirming outcomes shortly after each panel Personal Chair applications to Central May Academic Promotions Committee Central Academic Promotions Committee May / Jun University Senate/Court confirms 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/Co ntribution_Reward_Policy.pdf
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