Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Pip Rundle ACADEMIC PROMOTIONS to levels C, D & E Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J What we will cover today… 1.Changes to academic promotions for Qualification requirements 3.Your role and selecting weightings 4.Making a case for promotion 5.How is your application scored? 6.Assessors – who are they? what are they for? 7.Supporting documentation 8.Some important dates 9.Preparing your application 10.Who can help? 11.Questions

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Changes to academic promotions for 2014  Academic Promotions Procedures  Approved on 2 June 2014, after University-wide consultation  PVCs replace pool of Faculty-nominated Professors  Academic Board-nominated Professors remain  Academic promotions process  New online portal  Available on Academic Promotions website  Currently in testing phase Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session Qualification requirements  Other than in exceptional circumstances, promotion requires a doctoral degree  An exceptional circumstance is when a doctoral degree is not the discipline norm and will require evidence of significant expertise, standing and research or scholarship within the discipline  Conferral of a doctoral degree must be prior to the closing date of applications  If you do not hold a doctoral degree, you must make a case for equivalence and the HOS and PVC must support your case  Exception:  Staff appointed to a Teaching Focussed Clinical/Professional role

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Your role…  You must demonstrate evidence of overall high performance at current level in the following promotion criteria: Academic Promotions Information Session including Teaching Focussed Clinical/Professional including Research Academic and Curtin Research Contract

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session …selecting weightings  Weight your contributions based on your contributions to the criteria and the extent to which these align with the University’s strategic plan  Refer to your line manager for your agreed workload allocation  Non-standard weightings, in exceptional circumstances, a staff member with agreed non-standard duties may select a weighting outside the above ranges

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session Making a case for promotion  Addressing the criteria  Evidence of a sustained record of overall high performance at the current level as outlined in CEAP  Highlight evidence since your appointment or promotion to your current level – focus on achievements, contributions and impact  If you were previously unsuccessful for promotion, you must highlight your achievements since your last application  If you are applying for level E, you must address ‘how you envisage yourself contributing to the University as a Professor’  You may use different aspects of an activity in different criteria, but cannot use the same activity as evidence in more than one criterion  Be clear, concise and coherent – use headings and order your evidence logically

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session Making a case for promotion  Achievement relative to opportunity  Acknowledging relevant personal circumstances, part-time employment and extended leave in your application will enable the UAPC to assess your achievement relative to opportunity Example – extended leave + part-time employment: This staff member has worked the equivalent of just over a year full-time in the past 3 years Period (past 3 years)Fractional appointments and extended leave Months worked 25 Aug 2011 – 31 Aug 2012Parental leave0 x 12 = 0 1 Sep 2012 – 28 Feb fractional appointment0.2 x 6 = Mar 2013 – 1 Mar fractional appointment0.5 x 12 = 6 2 Mar 2014 – 1 Sep 2014Full-time appointment1.0 x 6 = 6 Total:13.2 mths worked / 36 mths

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Making a case for promotion  Equal Employment Opportunity Considerations  EEO considerations are circumstances which:  Relate to grounds covered under Equal Opportunity legislation  May have an adverse impact on any aspect of your performance  You believe should be taken into account when your application is considered  Strongly recommend you contact Amanda Willis, Director Equity, Ethics and Social Justice Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session How is your application scored?  The UAPC scores all applicants against the same five point scale:  What are some of the things the UAPC is looking for?  Evidence of sustained overall high performance at the current level  Capacity to perform satisfactorily at the level applied for  Achievements since appointment, promotion or last promotion application  Level of impact and quality of activities and achievements PerformanceScore Outstanding4 Excellent3 Good2 Satisfactory1 Unsatisfactory0

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Academic Promotions Information Session How is your application scored?  UAPC example of scoring for a Teaching & Research applicant: Teaching & LearningResearch/Creative WorksService and Leadership Committee MemberWeightingScore Weighted ScoreWeightingScore Weighted ScoreWeightingScore Weighted Score Final Weighted Score Total279 divided by9 FINAL TOTAL31.0 A score of 30 or above is required to be successful for promotion

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Assessors – who are they? what do they do?  Assessors independently assess the quality of your work  Applicant-nominated assessors  May be internal or external – ensure their standing, knowledge and experience is appropriate to make an assessment on your requested criteria  Ensure the app-nom knows sufficient of your work to make informed assessment  Ensure they are available to meet the deadline  Faculty-nominated assessors for level E applicants only  Faculty office nominates 2 x Fac-noms external to University  Selected for their standing, knowledge and expertise in your discipline  Fac-noms will comment on all criteria and your suitability to be promoted to Professor  Names and reports of Fac-noms remain confidential Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Assessors – who are they? what do they do?  Faculty assessors (HOS or equivalent and PVCs)  HOS comment on your duties, workload allocation and the evidence presented in your application. They will also rate the level of their support for your promotion  HOS report should provide evidence to support their rating of your application  PVCs, as of this year, will attend the UAPC meetings and comment on your application and your suitability for promotion within the Faculty  HOS and PVCs are advised to meet to discuss all applications for promotion  PVCs will provide feedback to all non-successful applicants to assist you to prepare a stronger case for a future application Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Supporting documentation  Curriculum Vitae and list of publications and grants  CV = maximum of 6 pages plus list of publications and grants  Academic Promotions website has suggested list of headings  Include the progress of your activities (eg. submitted, accepted for pub., published)  MyResearch Activity Report  Your responsibility to ensure SCRIPT is up to date and correct  MyResearch Activity Report will contain verified data for Data for 2014 will not be verified  The Report start year is at your discretion – at least three years is suggested, depending on when you commenced work at Curtin Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J  eVALUates  You are expected to include eVALUates (USRs and TERs) if you are addressing the Teaching & Learning criteria and have teaching or coordination duties  Collate a set of eVALUates that demonstrate the quality and impact of your teaching  USRs should include your response to feedback and have been published  FURs may not be submitted to the UAPC  To submit multiple eVALUates create a pdf document or collate into a zip file Supporting documentation Academic Promotions Information Session Please remove the cover sheets before submitting your eVALUates

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Some important dates  Applications closing date 5pm, Friday 19 September  Applicant-nominated assessor reports request to be sent by 19 September  Applicant-nominated assessor reports closing date 5pm, Monday 6 October  Faculty-nominated assessor reports closing date (level E only) Friday 17 October  UAPC meetings End of November  Effective date of promotion 1 December 2014 (backdated) Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Preparing for your application  Checklist :  Read the information on the Academic Promotions webpages  Meet with your Head of School or equivalent to discuss your intent to apply  Contact your intended applicant-nominated assessors  Collate evidence to demonstrate excellence at your current level relative to opportunity  Update your CV and list of publications and grants  Update SCRIPT and ensure you can provide a current MyResearch Activity Report  If addressing the Teaching & Learning criteria, collate a set of USR and TER eVALUates to demonstrate the quality and impact of your teaching Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Who can help?  Academic Promotions Website: Contact:Pip Rundle ext 4318  SCRIPT Website:  eVALUates Website:  Equal Employment Opportunity Website: Academic Promotions Information Session

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Questions?