Academic Promotions
Applications for promotion are called for annually in the first half of the year. Intending applicants are advised to consult with their Head of School, relevant Associate Dean or supervisor as early as possible before preparing their application. It is also important to read the current Guidelines for Applicants document, which sets out the policy and application requirements.
Policy and guidelines
Applicants in 2012 should consult the 2012 Academic Promotions Policy and the 2012 Applicant Guidelines when preparing an application for promotion.
Applicants from 2011 should consult the 2011 Academic Promotions Policy and the 2011 Applicant Guidelines for matters relating to their application.
Applicant information sessions 2012
The following information was presented at the Applicant Information Session held on Monday, 20 February 2012.
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Welcome and Overview
Presenter: Professor Stephen Garton, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Making a case for Research
Presenter: Professor Stephen Garton, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Presenting the Teaching Case
Presenter: Associate Professor Simon Barrie, Institute for Teaching and Learning
Service to the University, Discipline and Community
Presenter: Associate Professor Peter McCallum, Chair, Academic Board
Preparing a Successful Application
Presenter: Dr Louise Cole, successful applicant to Level C, 2011
Equal Opportunity Principles and Promotion
Presenter: Dr Maree Murray, Assistant Director, Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit, Human Resources
2012 Academic Promotions
Important dates for Applicants in 2012
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Promotion to Level B |
Promotion to Level C |
Promotion to Level D |
Promotion to Level E |
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Applications close |
22 March | 22 March | 4 April | 19 April |
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Academic Promotions Unit sends requests for reports to referees and HOS/Nominee |
5 April |
5 April |
16 April | 3 May |
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Deadline for receipt of referees' and HOS reports |
26 April |
26 April |
4 May | 23 May |
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Deadline for return of LPC reports to Academic Promotions Unit |
14 September |
17 September |
30 August |
10 August |
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CPC meeting |
n/a | n/a | 14 November |
27 November |
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Letters of advice sent to applicants |
12 October | 26 October |
30 November |
12 December |
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Promotions take effect |
1 January 2013 |
1 January 2013 |
1 January 2013 |
1 January 2013 |
Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) Support
In collaboration with faculty colleagues, the ITL offers workshops in faculties to support promotion applicants in making their case for Teaching. Information on these workshops can be viewed at http://www.itl.usyd.edu.au/awards/promotions_teaching.htm
Committee guidelines and procedures
- Procedures for Local and Central Promotion Committees
- Guidelines for LPC Meeting 2012
- LPC Report template 2011
Carreer Development Information Session 2011
The following information was presented at the Career Development Information Session in 2011 and is provided to assist academic staff who are planning to apply for promotion in the next few years.
Overview and planning your research case
Presenter: Professor Stephen Garton, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Planning your teaching case
Presenter: Associate Professor Simon Barrie, Director Teaching and Learning
Institute for Teaching and Learning
Planning your service case
Presenter: Associate Professor Peter McCallum, Chair Academic Board
Contact information
For more information or assistance, contact the Academic Promotions Unit Rm L2.03, Main Quadrangle, A14:
- +61 2 9036 5198
- +61 2 9036 7514