Faculty of Medical Sciences Promotions briefing Senior Lecturer and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Faculty of Medical Sciences Promotions briefing Senior Lecturer and all other promotions Jane Calvert, Acting PVC

What’s new for 2016 -17 • Academic Framework for Research Improvement agreed • Reaffirmed commitment to be a world class civic University • As a University we want to make a difference through our research by focusing on, and addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges • We want to work in a University that has an excellent reputation and can attract and retain the best people (staff and students) • We develop an understanding and collegial approach to improving research

Promotions Changes 2016/17 • Grade F to G Lecturer (T&R) will be handled outside of the promotions exercise by Heads of Academic Unit. • All applicants for Promotion should note that after 3 consecutive unsuccessful applications candidates they will be unable to submit any applications for a period of 2 years • Improved Data will be made available to Heads of Academic Unit to ensure they proactively consider all of their members of staff and assist them with the application process

Introduction What has stayed the same? • For promotion to SL, Reader and Professor, the focus is on quality 3* and 4* publications • Parity of esteem – guidance on how to evidence T&S is available at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ltds/resources/teaching/reward/ • Clarity that the promotions process is not de facto a stepped approach ( Although the criteria are stepped, the former building on the latter) • Requirement to be exceptional in 1, excellent in 2 or more, and to meet the base line standard in other categories • Promotion for research and teaching staff – refer to role profiles

The consideration of promotion cases Faculty Promotions Committee • Professor Jane Calvert ( Acting PVC, Medical Sciences ) • Professor Nick Wright - Executive Board (not present for Chairs and Readers) • Professor Simi Ali Institute of Cellular Medicine • Professor John Simpson I nstitute for Cellular Medicine • School of Dental Sciences Professor Janice Ellis • Professor Sir Doug Turnbull Institute of Neurosciences • Vacancy x 2

The consideration of promotion cases What has stayed the same • There are no quota’s • There is no cost envelope • Each case rests on its own merits and is judged against the criteria

Considering applying for promotion • Have you spoken to the HoAU/PI to seek their opinion? • Carefully consider under which criteria you are applying • Is the case based on being exceptional in 1 or excellent in 2 or more? • Can you evidence that you meet the base line requirement for all categories? • Don’t provide more than is requested in the guidance • Focus on achievements since the last promotion or appointment • Have you been working fulltime for the whole period against which you will be assessed? • Follow the rules and be accurate with the detail

Promotions criteria • Criteria available at the following link: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/hr/pay/academic- promotions

What do I need to submit? • Clear evidence against the published criteria • Major contribution to the development and enhancement of teaching and scholarship in the University or in a wider setting • Major achievements or a consistently high level of achievement in research of research international quality as a leading researcher or scholar in your chosen field • Major achievement in income generation • Major contribution to engagement activities • Major contribution to leadership and management

How do I provide the evidence Use the checklist to ensure that you have included all the requisite documents Senior Lecturer Research Staff Teaching Staff Academic profile Y Y Y Candidate statement Y Y Y CV and publications Y Y Y Research Funding Y Y Y Awards HoAU confidential Y Y Y statement 5 year research plan N N N 2 candidate nominated N N N referees

Submitting your case for promotion • Follow the guidance notes available on the promotions web pages. • Allow time for the HoAU to make an assessment of your case, this will be easier if you have spoken to them • It is a true and accurate reflection of your academic achievements to date?

Increments • Discretionary increments – these are awarded for outstanding performance • Accelerated increments - Must be on a salary point below the penultimate point of the scale

FMS Promotions 2014-2016 2014 Senior Lecturer 8 ( 3 Female, 5 5 ( 1 Female, Male) 4 Male) To Lecturer G 7 (6 Female, 1 3 (3 Female ) Male) Teaching/Research Promotions 12 (7 Male, 5 8 (3 Female, 5 Female ) Male) 12 (6 Male, 6 8 ( 5 Female, 3 Accelerated/Discretionary Increments Female ) Male) 2015 Senior Lecturer 5 ( 2 Female, 3 4 (1 Female, 3 Male) Male) To Lecturer G 1 Female 1 Female Teaching/Research Promotions 11 (5 Female, 6 10 (5 Female. Male ) 5 Male )

FMS Promotions 2014-2016 Accelerated/Discretionary Increment 12 11 2016 Senior Lecturer 6 ( 3 Female, 3 5 (3 Female, 2 Male) Male) To Lecturer G 2 (Female) 2 (Female) Teaching/Research Promotions 10 (Female, 4 3 (2 Female, 1 Male) Male) Accelerated /Discretionary Increments 12 (6 Males, 6 10 (3 Females, Females ) 6 Males )

Timetable 20 th January 2017 Closing date for the submission of applications to the HoAU 31 st January 2017 Deadline for the School or Institute to return their cases to Faculty HRM’s March/April 2017 Faculty FPC considers cases 2 nd May 2017 Senate considers the recommendations from Faculty Promotions Committee

Further Information For further information look on the HR website: http://www.ncl.ack.uk/hr/pay/academic-promotions You can also get advice from Marian Phillipson or Claire McCormick marian.phillipson@ncl.ac.uk claire.mccormick@ncl.ac.uk Resources to support promotion cases linked to Teaching and Scholarship can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ltds/resources/teaching/reward