Applying for HEA Fellowship What you need to submit for the Swansea Application Route

Ready to apply? If you’re familiar with the UK PSF, the requirements and the different categories of Fellowship, then continue watching. If you want to refresh your knowledge of the HEA and UK PSF, look on the SALT website. Have a look at what category of Fellowship is right for you – start with the green box:

The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship In addition to teaching, do you have impact on others? Yes Are you involved in teaching or learning support? Yes Do you teach? No SAR is not for you Consider Senior Fellowship D3 Yes No No Are you preparing to teach on an HE course? Are you involved in learning support (careers staff, librarians…) Are you a demonstrator/ instructor? No No Do you have over 3 years’ teaching experience? No Consider Associate Fellowship D1 Yes Yes Consider Fellowship D2 Consider Fellowship D2 or Associate Fellowship D1 Yes Yes Mandatory PGCertHE Consider Associate Fellowship D1 Recognising your Teaching – choosing the right Fellowship category for you. The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship Contact SALT (salt@swansea.ac.uk) for more details

What is the Swansea Application Route? The SAR aims to support and enable: Recognition of the contribution of teachers, aligned to the UK PSF A high quality learning, teaching and assessment experience for all students Creativity, innovation and continuing professional development in learning, teaching and assessment for all staff engaged in delivering programmes at all categories, and those supporting learning Evidence of professionalism and excellence in academic practice

Written Application Route Routes available Written Application Route A Presentation Route Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications.

Writing the Application Once you’ve attend an Information session, you’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ The application form depends on what category and route of Fellowship you seek Click on the Fellowship category below to find out about the application requirements Senior Fellow Written Application Route Associate Fellow Presentation Route Associate Fellow Fellow Senior Fellow

Written Application for HEA Associate Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Reflective Account (in which applicants must choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity and cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values ) Applicant Information Applicant checklist Presentation Route References Line Manager Signoff Next Category Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Written Application for HEA Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Reflective Account (in which applicants must cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values ) Applicant Information Applicant checklist Presentation Route References Line Manager Signoff Next Category Application Process Back to Fellowship Category list

Written Application for HEA Senior Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Reflective Account Applicant Information Applicant checklist Case Studies References Line Manager Signoff Presentation Route Application Process Back to Fellowship Category list

Reflective Element (Written Route) Fellows and Senior Fellows Reflective Account 6 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 3000 words +/- 10%. Introduction plus sections on each of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF. Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge and Professional Values Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Next part of application Back to Fellowship Back to Senior Fellowship Application Process

Reflective Element – Associate Fellows Reflective Account 3 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 1500 words +/- 10%. Introduction plus choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF. Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge (at least K1 and K2) and Professional Values Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Next part of application Back to Associate Fellowship Application Process

Case Studies – Senior Fellows 2 Case Studies, each with minimum word limit of 1000 words, maximum of 1500 words. Total word limit across both 3000 words +/- 10%. Demonstrating your leadership and impact on peers in learning, teaching, student support Supporting evidence should also be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Administrative Elements Back to Senior Fellowship (written) Back to Senior Fellowship (presentation) Application Process

Presentation Application for HEA Associate Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Presentation Summary Applicant Information Applicant checklist Written Route Presentation Delivery References Line Manager Signoff Next Category Application Process Back to Fellowship Category list

Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Presentation Summary Applicant Information Applicant checklist Written Route Presentation Delivery References Line Manager Signoff Next Category Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Presentation Application for HEA Senior Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Presentation Summary Applicant Information Applicant checklist Presentation Delivery Case Studies References Line Manager Signoff Written Route Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Reflective Element (Presentation Route) all categories of Fellowship Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing A brief listing against each of the elements of the Dimensions of the UK PSF of the applicant’s experience. (i.e. A1-A4, K1-K6 and V1-V4). Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) – a piece of evidence can cover more than one of the Dimensions Next part of application Back to Associate Fellowship Back to Fellowship Back to Senior Fellowship Application Process

Presentation Information All categories of Fellowship Presentation Summary A brief description of what your presentation will cover and how you will be delivering it. Associate Fellows – 20 minute presentation Fellows – 30 minute presentation Senior Fellows – 45 minute presentation Followed by questions. Presentations will be videoed for quality assurance purposes. Presentation delivery Next part of application Back to Associate Fellowship Back to Fellowship Back to Senior Fellowship Application Process

Administrative Elements Applicant Information Basic details, e.g. name, College, length of employment in HE, category of Fellowship applied for, Fellowship details (if already have Fellowship) Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Administrative Elements Applicant Checklist A self-audit of your application against the relevant Fellowship Category. Will help you and anyone you ask for comment, review if your application is complete. Optional but strongly encourage for you to complete Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Administrative Elements References You need to submit at least 2 references. At least one should hold the category of Fellowship you seek or higher. One must be a current member of staff at the University. References should be made with explicit consideration to the applicant’s experience as outlined in the UK PSF. You must therefore share your application with your referees BEFORE a reference is written Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

Administrative Elements Line Manager sign-off Your Line Manager must confirm who you claim to be Your line manager CAN be your referee, but a separate reference is required. The line manager sign-off is not an endorsement of your application. Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

1. Seek Support and Guidance 2. Develop your application Steps in Applying Introduction You can download a Word version of the application form to help with your writing, but we will only accept applications submitted through the Pebble+ application platform. You can attend either an information session or self-study the material on Blackboard. You MUST pass a Quiz on the UKPSF before being given access to the Pebble+ application. Further support on using Pebble+ is available on the SALT site, at information/drop in sessions or by contacting the SALT team. Introduction 1. Seek Support and Guidance 2. Develop your application 3. Submit your application Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

1. Seek Support and Guidance Steps in Applying 1. Seek Support and Guidance Chat to others you know for support, especially other Fellows Attend a SAR Information Session/request enrolment on the Bb module. See the web for details Download the SAR Guidance Pack Pass the Fellowship Quiz. Decide on either the presentation or written route. Complete the Survey on the Bb module to confirm when and in what format you’ll be applying. You’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ and allocated a mentor. 1. Seek Support and Guidance 2. Develop your application 3. Submit your application Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

2. Develop your application Steps in Applying 2. Develop your application Build your evidence, reflecting on your practice. Register and attend the relevant writing support sessions (See the Bb module for details) Start putting your application together. Identify and advise your referees of your intention. Discuss with your line manager. 2. Develop your application 1. Seek Support and Guidance 3. Submit your application Click on the titles to read the Steps in Applying

3. Submit your application Steps in Applying 3. Submit your application Have your mentor review your draft first Share your application with two referees. Give them the Guidance for Referees document. Chase your references and get sign off by your line manager. Submit all the required material by the submission deadline 3. Submit your application 1. Seek Support and Guidance 2. Develop your application Continue

When do you accept applications? Once you’ve got access to the online application in Pebble+, you can start working on your application. SAR panels usually meet four times a year with the following submission deadlines (some restrictions apply for PGCert students): Submission Deadline (all at 2 p.m.) Date of SAR Panel Fri 7/4/17 Fri 5/05/17 Mon 31/07/17 Mon 11/09/17 Fri 13/10/17 Wed 15/11/17 Fri 26/1/18 (those on PGCert ONLY) Wed 07/03/18 Fri 20/4/18 Wed 16/05/18

What materials do you need to submit? 1 Your completed application form (using Pebble+ template) 2 Relevant evidence in support of your application 3 Sign-off from your Line Manager 4 Two completed references All of this is submitted through Pebble+.

For more details See the SALT website for: Links to the HEA Fellowship Descriptors and UK PSF Information on how to apply Assessment Criteria and List of Indicative Activities Guidance for Referees