Grading and Promotion

Academic Promotions are considered on an annual basis by the Academic Staffing and Titles Committee (ASTC).  The closing date for 2011 applications to be made to the Head of Department is 7 October 2011.  No exceptions to this date will be made.  

All the relevant forms and guidance, including details of the criteria for promotion, can be found below:

• 2010-2011 Timetable
• Promotion to Senior Lecturer and Reader
• Promotion to Professor
• Guidelines for the submission of a curriculum vitae
• Teaching Profile template
• Notes on the conduct of Departmental Promotions Committees

The College uses the Higher Education Role Analysis (HERA) system for the evaluation of roles at the College in grades 1 to 10.    HERA was introduced in 2008 as part of the National Framework Agreement. 

• What is HERA? Frequently asked questions.
• Role Holder's Guide to HERA - All the advice that you need to prepare for the Interview. Also available in Word and Pdf format.
• Role Analyst's Guide
• Scoring Panels
• Appeals Procedure and Flow Chart
• The National Framework Agreement

The College recognises that roles will continue to develop and grow in line with operational requirements.   The College therefore has a Re-grading Policy and Procedure, which provides a consistent, transparent and equitable procedure for assessing permanent and substantial changes to existing roles using the HERA system.

• Regrading Policy and Procedure

In August 2010, the College implemented a new Professorial Pay Banding Scheme.  Details of the current scheme are detailed below. 

Professorial Pay Banding Guidelines|

Supplementary Information on the Professorial Banding Exercise|

Form 1:  Supporting Case for Professorial Banding|

Form 2:  Special Circumstances|

Form 3:  Feedback Form|

Procedure for Formal Appeal Hearings in Professorial Pay Banding|