1. Information Session 13 th February & 18 th February 2015

2. New in 2015 Document – updates to Pages 2, 7 & 8 “Policy, Procedures, Criteria and Guidelines” Application Form – update outlined on Page 1 Please note these are minor amendments to the documents, but there are no changes to the actual process. Scoring – no changes

3. Promotion to Senior Lecturer Eligibility to apply Previous applications Probationary period completed Permanent or Contract (at least to the end of 2015) PhD –If not then very strong case

4. Promotion to Senior Lecturer Excellent past performance Achievement and quality beyond that expected for good performance of a Lecturer's duties Convincing prospect of future continued excellence, in core academic activities

5. Teaching and Learning Research and Scholarship Service and Contribution (to School, Faculty, University, Community and Profession) Core Academic Activities – 3 domains

6. Core Academic Activities – sub-dimensions Quality and Productivity Innovation and Creativity Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination National and International Recognition Leadership and Responsibility Capacity Development and Mentorship Social and Economic Impact and Enterprise Awareness

7. Criteria for Promotion Framework for Assessment of Applications Domains 123 Teaching and Learning Research and Scholarship Service and Contribution to School, Faculty, University, Community and Profession 1 Quality and Productivity Assessment 2 Innovation and Creativity 3 Knowledge Transfer Dimensions 4 Recognition 5 Leadership and Responsibility Assessment 6 Capacity Development and Mentoring 7 Social and Economic Impact and Enterprise Awareness

8. Process Timeline 2015 In pack

9. Process Applicant Follow procedures (later slides) University Call for Applications Information Session(s)

10. Process Applicant –Present your case Teaching & Learning (T&L) Research & Scholarship (R&S) Service & Contribution (S&C) Personal statement University

11. Process Applicant –Present your case T&L R&S S&C Personal statement University –Assess case T&L R&S S&C Supporting documentation

12. Process Applicant –Present case T&L R&S S&C Personal statement University –Assess case T&L R&S S&C Supporting docs –Rank applicants

13. To apply TAKE ADVICE / ATTEND SESSIONS Structured application form with guidelines Provide full information under each heading Support it with evidence Nominate independent assessors Adhere to limits and deadlines – no exceptions

14. Application Form As last year: in information session pack and on-line

15. Assessment by:  Faculty Review Panel (FRP) –Composition –Functions –Provides APC with a ranked list of applicants Using –Criteria and Guidelines –Independent assessors’ reports & Head’s reference Academic Promotions Committee (APC)

16. Assessment  FRP Ranked list of applicants to APC Academic Promotions Committee (APC)  Composition  Receives ranked list from each Faculty  Each member re-ranks the applications  Recommends X highest ranked for promotion

17. Assessment  Scoring  Is a competition !

18. Questions