Academic Promotion
UQ is committed to ensuring a robust career and performance development approach exists for academic staff, which provides a foundation for the achievement of academic excellence.
The principles of the academic promotions processes are underpinned by the Confirmation and Promotions (Academic Staff) Policy and the Promotion of Academic Staff Procedure.
The process assesses that academic staff have demonstrated they meet the expectations of academic excellence for the relevant academic level and category as detailed in the relevant Criteria for Academic Performance Policy.
Apply for Promotion
Apply for promotion in Workday
To initiate a promotion application form, use the button above and select 'By Type' in the review template drop-down menu to find the 'Promotion Application' form section. Select the relevant form and hit 'Submit'. If the application form is not visible, please contact cap@uq.edu.au.
Applications for promotion to Level C, D and E will only be available to launch in Workday from 1 April until 30 June.
Key Dates and Timelines
Promotions to Level B
You can apply for promotion to Level B at any time throughout the year using the promotion process in Workday.
You will be advised of the outcome as soon as reasonably practicable. Promotions take effect on the first of the month after the promotion decision.
Promotions to Level C - E
Key Dates for Applicants (Level C - E)
- Applications open: 1 April
- Promotion applications completed and submitted in Workday: 31 May
- All Head/Director/Executive Dean Reports completed and applications close: 30 June
- Promotions take effect: 1 January the year following the promotion decision.
Academic Promotion Resources
Academic Promotion Information Session Recordings
Join Professor Craig Franklin, President of Academic Board for important information about the 2024 promotion application process for promotions up to Level D.
In this video Professor Aidan Byrne, Provost is joined by Professor Sara Dolnicar to discuss the promotion process to Level E.
2024 Draft Promotion Application Forms
These document has been developed to assist applicants in drafting their promotion application in instances where they would like to seek feedback from third parties prior to entering it into Workday. It includes all the information contained in the ‘self-evaluation’ section of Workday promotion application form.
- Draft 2024 Promotion Application Form (Promotion to Level B)
- Draft 2024 Promotion Application Form (Promotion to Level C)
- Draft 2024 Promotion Application Form (Promotion to Level D)
- Draft 2024 Promotion Application Form (Promotion to Level E)
User Guides & FAQs
- Academic Promotion - Quick Reference Guide for Applicants
- Academic Promotion - Quick Reference Guide for Heads/Directors/Executive Deans/Institute Directors
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Individual Activity Profile (IAP)
Your Individual Activity Profile (IAPs) forms part of your promotion application and is a visual representation of the key indicators of your academic activity, across teaching, research and service/engagement. You are the custodian of your own IAP and are responsible for ensuring the data is accurate before submitting your promotion application.
The majority of IAP data is drawn from existing corporate systems and is placed together in one easily accessible location. However, some data which isn't stored on UQ systems (e.g., Non-HDR supervision, In-press publications, submitted grants, service roles) must be manually updated within the IAP by staff. Please see the IAP data sources and summary table and the Individual Activity Profile (IAP) enhancements explained video for more information and guidance on manual data entry into the IAP.
The IAP webpage also contains other helpful resources and guidance for getting the most out of your IAP.
Academic Promotion Process
This short video demonstrates the in system steps for applying for a promotion in Workday.
Please see below an overview of the steps involved in the promotion process.
5. Interviews
Level B applicants
An interview is not required if you are applying for a promotion to Level B. Your application will be reviewed by the relevant Executive Dean/Institute Director.
Level C and D applicant interviews
You will be notified of the promotion interview schedule by your Local Confirmation and Promotions Committee (LCPC).
Level E applicant interviews
The Professorial Confirmation and Promotions Committee (PCPC) applicant interview days are scheduled for:
Monday, 26 August 2024
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Monday, 2 September 2024
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Depending on the number of applicants, additional dates may be scheduled. You may be invited to interview on any of the scheduled dates and must be available for an interview. After your application has been submitted, you will be asked to provide any interview constraints related to the published dates, including reasons that you would prefer not to be invited on a particular date or time.
Academic Titles for Health (ATH) Professionals
For holders of Academic Titles for Health Professionals seeking promotion, please visit: