— Academic Promotion 2017 What you need to know Professor Belinda Tynan Deputy Vice Chancellor Education and Vice President May 2017
— Academic Promotion 2017 What you need to know
Professor Belinda Tynan Deputy Vice Chancellor Education and Vice President May 2017
What we’ll cover today • Academic promotion at RMIT
• 2017 round key dates
• Overview of 2016
• Promotion criteria & the promotion application
• Insight into the academic promotion process with our panel
• Q&A
Today’s panellists
ECP Director Design and Creative Practice Research Capability 2016 panel member
Distinguished Professor
Larissa Hjorth Head of School School of Economics, Finance and Marketing College of Business Past panel member
Professor Tim Fry
School of Health & Biomedical Science College of Science, Engineering and Health 2016 successful applicant
Associate Professor
Zhen Zheng
Academic promotion at RMIT • The process of academic promotion at RMIT is in a state of
evolution
• Project Metis is exploring a more flexible career framework for academic staff at RMIT
• Most, if not all, of you will have been involved at some stage in consultation that has been in operation since May 2016
• VCE has endorsed an academic promotion framework that comprises role-specific domains of Teaching, Engagement and Research
• This framework will be reviewed and refined in 2017 in consultation with staff
• The new framework, supporting processes and development programs will be available from September 2017 for a 2018 launch
• The formal instruments have not changed in 2017
Academic promotion & Project Metis 2017
Early December Notification of promotion outcomes
Within 1 week of UAPC Unsuccessful applicant feedback
Mid-November Moderation process
Late October to mid-November
University-wide D-E panel meeting
College-level B-C and C-D panel meetings
Late October
2017 2018 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017 round opens 1 May
Jan Feb Mar
Intent to apply due 1 July
Promotion effective 1 January
Application due 15 August
Significant additional information due 1 October
DVCE approves recommendations
Late November UAPC assess panel recommendations
30 May – 4 July Information & PD sessions
HOS/Dean provides applicant with their report 12 September
Applicant submits HOS/Dean report & optional rejoinder 19 September
VCE endorsement milestone for new Framework
New professional development offerings
Women’s career progression forums
Consultation on draft position on Achievement Relative to Opportunity
Late November
New D&I supports developed
Academic promotion 2016: at a glance
96 applications
were received
61 applicants were
recommended for promotion
(64%)
9% of the eligible
headcount applied for promotion
Success rates for applications:
DSC: 82% SEH: 55%
Business: 52%
36% of applicants
were female
129 staff members
submitted an Intent to Apply
Success rates by gender:
Female: 71% Male: 56%
Promotion criteria in brief
Teaching
Evidence of strong and sustained performance in student outcomes, student experience and feedback and extensive experience in a range of teaching settings
Research and Scholarship
Generation of knowledge and its application to the solution of real world problems (related to research or learning and teaching)
Leadership
Motivating, influencing, developing and inspiring others through discipline leadership and by translating the University’s vision and strategy into meaningful actions at the local level
For more detail see the ‘information for applicants’ document and the policies website
Standards of performance – definitions
Outstanding
Achieving and exceeding all objectives at the current level and performing satisfactorily at the higher level. Applicants will need to show evidence of performance and outcomes at the higher level
Excellent
Achieving all and exceeding some of the objectives at the current level and performing satisfactorily at the higher level. Applicants will need to show evidence of performance and outcomes at the higher level
Good
Achieving all objectives at the current level
Satisfactory
Achieving most objectives at the current level
Not satisfactory
Achieving no or only a few objectives at the current level
Making the decision to apply
Are you eligible?
• Continuing and fixed term academic staff • 12 months continuous service prior to 1 June 2017 • Meet the skill base and formal qualifications for the level • Applying for promotion to the level immediately above your current substantive
level
Are you ready?
• How are you measuring against each of the criteria (for 2017 Academic Expectation & Development)?
• How are you assessing your work in teaching, research and leadership? Is it outstanding/excellent/good / satisfactory?
• What is the standard of performance required for promotion to the next level? Are you on the right trajectory to achieving it?
How do panels assess applications?
Panels will:
• Read the written application
• Read the reports provided by referees, assessors and the
Head of School / Dean
• Look at reports from Research Master and CES data
• Individually make an initial assessment of performance
• Collectively discuss the application at panel meeting
• Each application and assessment is discussed by the panel until consensus is
reached
Today’s panellists
ECP Director Design and Creative Practice Research Capability 2016 panel member
Distinguished Professor
Larissa Hjorth Head of School School of Economics, Finance and Marketing College of Business Past panel member
Professor Tim Fry
School of Health & Biomedical Science College of Science, Engineering and Health 2016 successful applicant
Associate Professor
Zhen Zheng
How do I highlight my previous achievements?
What are the expectations for addressing the criteria and providing evidence?
How do I tell my story in a compelling manner?
How do I determine whether it is the right time
to apply for promotion?
How can an applicant decide on the appropriate mode to pursue
i.e. teaching/engagement or research/engagement vs.
teaching/research/engagement?
Your questions
I want to better understand the application and approval process
Insights from promotion panels
☒ Don’t over-sell or over-hype
• If you don’t have the evidence, don’t make the claim
• Don’t repeat information
• Don’t over-inflate what your role was in a project
☒ Don’t include information that isn’t requested or relevant
☒ Don’t go over the page limit and stick to font size– focus on quality not quantity
What NOT to do in your application
Insights from promotion panels
• Premature application or solid performer at current level only
• Didn’t show measurable outcomes, particularly for research and scholarship
• Didn’t meet the qualification / performance requirements
• Didn’t ‘benchmark’ appropriately against peers
• Didn’t know referees or let them know they were applying
• Gilding the lily – reviewers and panel members do validate evidence
Common mistakes
Insights from promotion panels cont’d…
• Application poorly written
• Didn't state how they met criteria
• Didn’t provide convincing evidence
• Didn’t demonstrate sustained performance and growth over successive years
• Irrelevant information in application
• Didn’t proof-read application
Common mistakes
We suggest:
Seek advice from your Head of
School/Dean, colleagues and
mentors to help you avoid these
mistakes and give yourself the best
chance of a successful application
If your application is unsuccessful
• You will have the opportunity to meet with the panel chair to obtain feedback
• You will also be give written feedback to assist you in focusing your efforts in preparation for future applications
• Talk to your Head of School / Dean and supervisor about strategies, activities and opportunities that will help you work toward a successful application
• Use your workplan to define the support and development you need to develop your career
For information and advice
Where to go for advice: Your Head of School/Dean and manager/PVC Your colleagues Human Resources: Courtney Guilliatt - x50768 College Administrators: Business: Sumitra Muller - x55800 DSC: Sheilagh Bolt - x53838 SEH: Sangeeta Devaraj - 53490
Email: [email protected] Academic promotion 2017: www.rmit.edu.au/humanresources/academicpromotion Project Metis: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/teaching/flexible-academic-careers