1. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic promotion to levels C, D and E An overview

2. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J  This is an overview of Academic promotion to Levels C, D and E  It is important that you also read the information provided on the academic promotions website as it contains important details relating to the topics touched on in this overview Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

3. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E Requirements for academic promotion You need to meet the qualification requirement:  PhD or equivalent qualification conferred by closing date OR  Significant expertise, standing and research or scholarship within the discipline and/or profession. This will normally only be considered where a PhD is not the usual expectation of the discipline  Before applying without a PhD, you must have the support of both your PVC/DVC and HOS to forward the application to the Committee  This support does not mean the individual assessment reports will fully recommend promotion Please contact the unit directly if considering applying for promotion without a PhD

4. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Requirements for academic promotion You also need to meet 3 promotion criteria  Choose 3 criteria from choice of 4 – Teaching & Learning, Research/Creative Works, Leadership, Service  1 criterion to be assessed on:  High level of performance in duties of current level only  2 criteria to be assessed on:  High level of performance in duties of current level and  Satisfactory performance in duties of level above  1 of the criteria to be assessed at current level and above must be Teaching & Learning OR Research/Creative Works  Most staff should be able to meet 3 promotion criteria.  If the criteria do not apply to your position, you may apply for consideration for promotion by special case through the Academic Promotions Unit by the date specified for that round Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

5. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Putting your case  Assess your readiness:  Read the information on the academic promotions website, including the Guidelines and documents on promotion criteria  Talk to your Head of School Prepare your application:  Round-specific application form  CV plus grants and publications list  Selected eVALUate reports – if applicable  List of assessors (for Academic Promotions Unit only) Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

6. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Application form and CV  Application form includes:  Applicant details  Includes periods of extended leave and EEO considerations  Promotion criteria and levels  Qualifications  Recent duties at Curtin  List last 3 years at Curtin only. Other information can go in the CV, publications and grants list and statements against criteria  Statements against criteria  Address 3 only  Strictly 1 page for each criterion  Checklist and declaration  CV is a maximum of 6 pages plus list of publications and grants Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

7. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J eVALUate reports  You are expected to provide eVALUate reports if you:  Are addressing Teaching & Learning at any level; and  Have teaching or coordination duties  You select the reports to submit  See eVALUate website for how to interpret response rates  These reports will be accepted:  Teaching Evaluation Reports (TERs); and  Unit Summary Reports (USRs). USRs should include your response to feedback and have been published Please take the cover sheets off reports before sending them Any Full Unit Reports (FURs) submitted will be deleted from your application Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

8. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Submitting your application Follow the timelines and meet deadlines  Timelines are shown in the Guidelines and on the academic promotions website  Due dates are also shown on the forms By closing date:  Winzip application and email to Academic Promotions Unit  Do not.pdf documents into a single document  Send assessor report form and documentation to assessors (and Dean/s where appropriate) You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of receipt of your email. If you don’t, please contact the Unit Applications will not be considered by the Committee if they are late, incomplete or do not conform to the application requirements Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

9. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Assessors Assessors independently assess the quality of your work  HOS and PVC/DVC assess all applications  If you have more than 1 position, you need HOS and PVC/DVC reports for each  Applicant-nominated assessors  You select 1 – 3 additional assessors  Each criterion must be assessed by at least 1 applicant-nominated assessor  Applicant-nominated assessors can assess 1 or more criteria Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

10. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Faculty-nominated assessors (Level E only)  When you address Teaching & Learning and/or Research at current level and the level above, you will need Faculty- nominated assessors  If addressing Teaching & Learning at current level and level above, contact Dean Teaching & Learning who will choose 2 assessors  If addressing Research at current level and level above, contact Dean Research who will choose 2 assessors  Deans submit Faculty-nominated assessors details to Unit in confidence  Unit contacts Faculty-nominated assessors  They send their reports directly to Academic Promotions Unit in confidence Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

11. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Choosing and contacting assessors  Choose carefully  Do your assessors know your work in the area you have asked them to assess?  Are they of an appropriate standing/knowledge base/experience to make a judgement?  Can they represent disciplinary/professional norms for the Committee and compare your work to these?  Make sure they are happy to provide an assessment by the due date  Give them what they need to make an assessment  Send them a copy of your application with the assessor report by the date specified for that round  Provide them with evidence e.g. course materials, research papers, awards, evaluations Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

12. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Submitting assessor reports  Applicant-nominated assessor reports  These are submitted directly to the Academic Promotions Unit  We email you when each report comes in  You need to ensure all the reports are submitted by the date specified for that round  HOS and PVC/DVC assessor reports  HOS and PVC/DVC submit assessor reports directly to the Unit  We forward them to you for possible response  If applicable, you send a response to the Unit by the specified date  All assessor reports except HOS and PVC/DVC reports are submitted in confidence Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

13. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Interim stages  Applications are checked to ensure:  Qualification requirement is met  Teaching & Learning or Research is addressed at current level and level above  Application is complete  Application only contains material indicated in the Guidelines  Each criterion is addressed by at least 1 applicant- nominated assessor  You need to be contactable Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

14. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Top tips  Read all the information on the academic promotions website  This includes the Guidelines and the information on addressing criteria  Contact the Academic Promotions Unit if you have a query  Use the round-specific Guidelines and forms  Check details e.g. specify criteria at the correct levels on both the front page of application and the statements against criteria  Remember to sign and date forms  Ask Head of School for HOS assessor report (not Head of Department)  Do not submit eVALUate Full Unit Reports  Make sure all 3 criteria are covered by at least 1 applicant-nominated assessor Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

15. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J ORD research report Office of Research & Development (ORD) provides verified information for each applicant on:  Four years of RPI data by category for RPI rounds that have been completed (i.e. finalised awards post-appeal)  Research publication list and summary (by category) of VERIFIED publications on SCRIPT  Successful grants on SCRIPT Research Projects in which the applicant is a named investigator Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

16. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Research activity – the complete picture  To ensure an accurate ORD research report, it is your responsibility to ensure:  The information entered on SCRIPT is correct  Your activity within the SCRIPT system is up to date  All evidentiary material is attached or supplied to ORD by the closing date for applications  The Committee will also consider the additional research and scholarship information in your:  Application  Assessor reports Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

17. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Final stages  Committee meets to assess applications  Vice-Chancellor is notified of Committee’s recommendations for approval  Staff are notified of the outcome  Unsuccessful applicants and their HOS and PVC are provided with feedback on:  Strengths  Weaknesses  Improvements required  Effective promotion dates for successful applicants:  Round 1: 1 August of current year  Round 2: 1 January of following year Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

18. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Promotion criteria  Excellence in teaching and learning as applied to duties of the appropriate level  High quality outcomes appropriate to the discipline in research/creative works as applied to duties of the appropriate level  Leadership that impacts positively on Curtin’s strategic directions as applied to duties of the appropriate level  Demonstrated excellence in service in line with Curtin’s strategic directions as applied to duties of the appropriate level Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

19. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Teaching & Learning criterion Excellence in teaching and learning as applied to duties of the appropriate level LevelTypes of teaching duties may include: E Distinguished scholarship* and contribution in teaching and learning at all levels, nationally or internationally. Leadership in maintenance of academic standards AND D Development of curriculum / programs of study. Significant scholarship * in teaching and learning locally or nationally AND CCourse / year / program co-ordination. Scholarship* in teaching and learning AND B Undergraduate and postgraduate unit co-ordination. Postgraduate lecturing, tutoring, demonstrating, clinical supervision, fieldwork and associated activities AND AUndergraduate lecturing, tutoring, demonstrating, clinical supervision, fieldwork and associated activities. Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

20. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Scholarship in Teaching  All applicants addressing the Teaching and Learning criterion are expected to:  Be engaged in scholarship in teaching and learning; and  Demonstrate evidence of peer review e.g. publications, competitive grants and awards  Scholarship or research?  It is important to distinguish between research into and publications on teaching and learning at tertiary level (scholarship), and research into and publications on other areas e.g. secondary school teaching (research) Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

21. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Research/Creative Works criterion High quality outcomes appropriate to the discipline in research/creative works as applied to duties of the appropriate level LevelTypes of research/creative works duties may include: E Responsible for research / creative works of a recognised international calibre / a leading authority. Fostering research / creative work of others AND DResponsible for research / creative works of a recognised national calibre AND CSupervision of Hons, Masters & PhD research projects AND BConducting research / creative works A Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

22. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Leadership criterion Leadership that impacts positively on Curtin’s strategic directions as applied to duties of the appropriate level LevelTypes of duties involving leadership may include: E Management/leadership of a large organisational unit, a university wide initiative, policy development, community affairs, excellence in teaching / research; international recognition, capacity building AND D Management/leadership of an organisational unit, a large team, a Faculty (Division) wide initiative; Mentoring of colleagues AND C Management/leadership of a team, a school wide initiative, a course, a year group; Mentoring of students AND BManagement/leadership of teaching units, sessional staff AND ADevelopment of own teaching / research / professional expertise / creative works Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

23. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Service criterion Demonstrated excellence in service in line with Curtin’s strategic directions as applied to duties of the appropriate level LevelTypes of duties involving service may include: ESignificant service to both the University and the community AND DSignificant service to the University, profession, discipline AND CService to the profession, the Faculty AND BService to the academic unit and its functioning AND AService to own areas of teaching / research Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

24. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Addressing the promotion criteria  Some duties will be relevant to more than one criterion  You may use different aspects of a duty in different criteria  You cannot use the same activity as evidence in more than one criterion Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

25. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Demonstrating excellence in duties of current level and satisfactory performance in duties of level above See the academic promotions website:  Academic Promotions Guidelines  Documents on promotion criteria  Links to:  Curtin Expectations for Academic Performance (CEAP)  CEAP includes RPI tables which indicate typical research performance of the Faculties  eVALUate website  This website includes information on interpreting result rates, and Faculty and University eVALUate results  University and Faculty plans Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

26. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Statements against the criteria In your statements:  Be clear and concise  Focus on your achievements, contributions, outcomes and outputs  Provide evidence for your claims  Note whether achievements are at Area/School/Faculty/ University/State/national/international level  Separate evidence for excellence in duties of current level from evidence for satisfactory performance in duties of level above where possible Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

27. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Finding out more  Please read the information on the Academic Promotions website at http://hr.curtin.edu.au/academic_promotion.cfmhttp://hr.curtin.edu.au/academic_promotion.cfm  You can contact the Academic Promotions Unit at academicpromotions@curtin.edu.au academicpromotions@curtin.edu.au  This is a generic mailbox so we can access emails even when someone’s away Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E

28. Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Useful contacts Academic Promotions Unit Email: academicpromotions@curtin.edu.auacademicpromotions@curtin.edu.au ORD research report Dr Melinda Thompson, Manager Research Operations, Office of Research & Development Email: melinda.thompson@curtin.edu.au Phone: 9266 7112melinda.thompson@curtin.edu.au SCRIPT Office of Research and Development Email: http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides/script.cfmhttp://research.curtin.edu.au/guides/script.cfm eVALUate Beatrice Tucker, Manager Evaluation, Office of Teaching and Learning Email: B.Tucker@curtin.edu.auPhone: 9266 1092B.Tucker@curtin.edu.au EEO Amanda Willis, Director Corporate Values and Equity Email: A.Willis@curtin.edu.auPhone: 9266 2772A.Willis@curtin.edu.au Overview of Academic Promotion to Levels C, D and E