Academic promotion up to Level D

Eligibility

Academic promotion is based on merit. You must be able to demonstrate that you have reached the skill base specified for the academic level that you are seeking promotion to. Read the Criteria for Academic Performance Policy [5.70.17] for a detailed description of the skill base for each academic level.

If you are applying for promotion you should:

• watch the Applying for Academic Promotion (up to Level D) information session video below
• check the academic submission timetable so you are aware of the deadlines that apply to you.

Applying for promotion

Before you submit your application, make sure you have read the:

• relevant sections of the Criteria for Academic Performance Policy [5.70.17] for your level and category
• guidelines on evidencing academic achievement (PDF, 287.7 KB)
• promotion to Level B applicant guide (PDF, 278.2 KB) or promotion to Level C and D applicant guide (PDF, 293.6 KB)
• resources on the academic orientation website, including videos on academic continuing appointment and promotion
• Academic Categories Procedures [5.41.12] that apply to you.

The application procedures and submission requirements are outlined in the Promotion of Academic Staff Levels A-D Policy and Procedures [5.80.12].

You must submit an academic portfolio of achievement with your application. This can be completed in 2 ways:

• as a Word document, using academic portfolio of achievement (Form A) (DOCX, 69.3 KB)
• online, through the online academic portfolio of achievement (Form A) through Academic Portal.

If you use the online portfolio through Academic Portal, you can import your existing records from central data systems (including appointment history, grants and publications), and transfer awards and teaching activities stored in your academic profile. You can then add additional information as required. Whichever method you use to complete your portfolio, you'll submit a document with the same fields and format.

Help with applying

You can watch a recording of the 2019 information session on Applying for Academic Promotion (up to Level D) for guidance with your application:

You can also download the Applying for Academic Promotion (up to Level D) presentation slides (PDF, 252 KB).

Head and Director requirements

Following an appraisal with an academic staff member seeking promotion, heads of school and centre directors must complete:

• assessment and recommendation for continuing appointment and promotion (Form D) (DOC, 72 KB)
• nomination of referees for continuing appointment and promotion (Form E) (DOC, 99 KB).

Submitting your application

Submit your complete application as indicated for each level below. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For technical support when completing your application through UQ Jobs, contact the HR Systems Service Desk.

Level B promotions

For promotion to Level B, you can submit applications at any time, but once you have started an application in UQ Jobs you have 6 weeks to complete it.

Level C and D promotions

Applications have closed for 2019 for Level C and D promotions. Applications will reopen in 2020.