reader and principal lecturer promotion arrangements for application in 2013/14 hr & od
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Reader and Principal Lecturer Promotion
Arrangements for Application in 2013/14
HR & OD
Why the changes to process?
2009 staff survey – only 23% of respondents felt our promotion processes were fit for purpose.
“guidance on Readership and Professorship applications is sketchy at best”
“meaningful criteria for Readerships and Professorships would be helpful”
Changes made in 2010/11 established new aims for PL/Reader promotions:
Support the strategic aims and objectives of the university, particularly in relation to quality teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange and academic leadership
Ensure that the University provides an effective means to motivate, identify and support talented staff able to make the best contribution to our ongoing success
Provide a transparent and open process and criteria, readily understood by all
Alignment of appointment process for Reader and PL
Recognition of a substantive contribution, with clear expectations of successful applicants
Constructing the new PL1 (L&T) pathway
Parity of standards
Criteria for progression from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer which are as transparent as possible and incorporate a holistic approach to L&T development which includes: contributions to educational developments; academic leadership; scholarship of learning and teaching and excellence in L&T.
Alignment of promotion criteria with the HEA/UK Professional Standards framework
Providing a progression / development route that informs career planning within recruitment, appraisal, staff development and succession planning
The Two Routes
Reader: focus on research & knowledge exchange
Leading research
Knowledge exchange
Research and scholarship
Professional standing
Supporting colleagues
Research supervision
PL (L&T) focus on excellence in L&T
Academic leadership
Knowledge exchange
Research & scholarship (L&T)
Academic profile (L&T)
Supporting colleagues
Contribution to student learning experience
HEA Fellowship AFHEA – Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
FHEA – Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
SFHEA - Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
PFHEA – Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional-recognition
http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/Support/learning-teaching-enhancement-unit/Partners-in-Learning.aspx
Revised process from 2010/11
Stage 1
Applicant to liaise with HOD/Director
Initial application – CV, written statement, put forward referees
Panel review
Stage 2
Attend interview
External referees chosen by the University
FEEDBACK
Evaluating applications
1. Substantive experience or contribution
2. Contribution (that extends beyond own teaching)
3. Recognition of your contribution by others
4. Influence – of role, experience and knowledge
5. Impact
6. Raising the profile of University
7. Leadership & management
Academic Leadership
PL roles sit within the ‘management spectrum’ under the National Pay Framework i.e they are re-numerated at a level that is mean to reflect leadership and management responsibility
When applying, what has been your leadership/management experience? What is your further willingness/potential to act as an academic leader?
CCCU Leadership & Management Framework
Holistic decision
“The panel will assess applications holistically, using the criteria to inform their overall judgements. Applicants would not be expected to meet all criteria but to indicate where and how they have done so and how these have contributed to their overall application to the PL grade.”
Reader & Principal Lecturer Regs 2011
Key Dates
Closing date for stage 1 : 13th December midday
Applications to be sent to: Julia Manwaring - HR Advisor (Projects) [email protected]
Panel meets to consider applications: 5th February 2014
Proposed Interview Dates for stage 2: 28th April /2nd May 2014
Implementation: 1st August