1. Academic Promotion everything you need to know (almost!)
MVM HR
Pauline McLeod
Senior HR Advisor
CMVM

2. Steps in the promotion process
Timetable announced
Sept 17
Submissions to Head of Deanery/School
Oct 17
HoD/S reviews and submits to College HR
Nov 17
College HR check each submission and write to Referees
Nov 17
1st College promotion panel meets
March 18

3. Steps in the promotion process
2nd College promotion panel meets
April 18
College HR write confirming outcomes
shortly after each panel
Personal Chair applications to Central Academic Promotions Committee
March 18
Central Academic Promotions Committee University Senate/Court confirms
April/May 18
June 18
Successful promotions take effect
01 August 18

4. College Promotions Panel Membership
Prof. David Argyle, Deputy Head of College, CMVM and HoS, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Prof. Mike Shipston, HoD, Deanery of Biomedical Sciences
Prof. Hilary Critchley, HoD, Deanery of Clinical Sciences
Prof. Sarah Cunningham-Burley, HoD, Deanery of Molecular Genetics & Population Health Sciences
Prof. David Hume, Director of the Roslin Institute
Prof. Margaret Frame, Director of the Institute of Genetics & Molecular Medicine
Prof. Moira Whyte, Head of Medical School, Dean of Clinical Medicine, Chair of Medicine
Dr Lorna Marson – non-professorial member
Dr Fanney Kristmundsdottir, Equal Opportunities Member
Professorial representative from another College
UCU representative

5. Panel Consideration Papers circulated in advance
Each member of Panel is assigned to present one or more of the submissions to the rest of the Panel – highlighting key achievements etc.
Panel reach a consensus decision.
Chair has casting vote

6. Paperwork Different requirements for each grade Follow instructions
Make time and take time to prepare

7. Key Factors Contribution to Teaching Contribution to Research
Leadership and Management

8. 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
Job Matching Form for Grade 7
C.V. Summary Form

9. 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 network.
Job matching form for Grade 8, C.V. Summary Form & Full C.V.

10. 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
Job Matching Form for Grade 9 or, where the case is based predominately on leadership and management, a job description.
C.V. Summary Form other than where the case is based predominately on leadership and management.
Full C.V.
Referee Nomination Forms.

11. 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

12. Exemplars in Teaching UE09
Membership or convenorship of a Teaching Programme Review
Leadership of a new practice in student support at Deanery 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

13. 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 convenorship of panels
Authorship of influential textbook(s)
Cited publications
Invitations to speak at a major international conference or leading Institutions
Leading contribution to the review of teaching / QA in another University.

14. 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

15. Personal Chair / Personal Chair in Student Learning
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

16. 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, in the context of expected continuation at that level.
1 or 2 additional increments

17. Contribution Awards Lump Sums
Single exceptional contribution, significantly over and above the normal expectations for the role, in the context of a one-off task or project
Award range -£200 - £2,000

18. Special Circumstances
Maternity Leave/Shared Parental Leave
Ill Health
Caring Responsibilities

19. Feedback / Appeals
Panel Feedback
Appeals Process

20. Further Information http://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward

21. Any Questions