Who is included in the Academic APD cohort?
The Academic process applies to Levels A - E and to each of the Academic Categories:
a. Teaching and Research (T&R)
b. Teaching Focused (TF)
c. Research Focused (RF) (inlcuding RF academics whose focus is research infrastructure or platforms)
d. Clinical Academics (CA)
e. Teaching Associates (TA)
Academic staff set goals and reflect against the following goal domains (as aligned with the Criteria for Academic Performance Policy:
- Teaching
- Research
- Supervision and Researcher Development
- Citizenship and Service
When completing these tasks, reflection on the Academic Categories Policy of the staff member is recommended. All academic categories contribute equally important but distinct roles in advancing UQ’s mission.
For further information on the different Academic Categories and specific guidance and resources for Teaching Focused (TF) or Teaching Associate (TA) academic staff, please review the Teaching Focused information pack or Teaching Associate information pack. For specific guidance and resources for Research Focused (Platform) academic staff, please revivew the Research Focused (Platform) information pack.
When is the formal Academic APD process?
The formal Academic APD process is conducted between September and February.
- July–August 2025: APD preparation and IAP review and update.
- 1 September 2025: APD process commences.
- 7 November 2025: Self-Evaluation is due for all Academic staff.
- 19 December 2025: Academic APD conversation completed and Manager evaluation due.
- 27 February 2026: HoS/Institute Director approval due. APD process closes.
What is required for the Academic APD Process?
The following guides have been created to assist with the completion of the APD in Workday:
1. APD Preparation
Prepare for the APD process by reviewing and updating the enhanced Individual Activity Profile (IAP).
The Individual Activity Profile (IAP) page is a 'one-stop-shop' that provides each academic staff member with a suite of data articulating their academic contribution and output relevant to academic achievement.
Individual Activity Profile (IAP) enhancements explained
The Individual Activity Profile is data drawn from existing corporate systems (where available) and is placed together in one easily accessible location. Please refer to this IAP data sources and summary table should you require assistance.
Additional metrics may be useful to help demonstrate your academic contribution as part of your APD. This information can complement the data available via your IAP. Please see the following library page for further information.
To view your current and past APD reviews, visit Workday.