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. The 2012 Applicant Guidelines will be available in January 2012.

Applicants from 2011 should consult the 2011 Academic Promotions Policy and the 2011 Applicant Guidelines for matters relating to their application.

Applicant information sessions

The next Applicant Information Session will be held on Monday, 20 February 2012, 11am - 1pm in Carslaw Lecture Theatre 273.



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

2012 Academic Promotions

Apply online

Important dates for applications in 2012

 

 

Promotion to Level B

Promotion to Level C

Promotion to Level D

Promotion to Level E

Applications close

22 March 22 March 4 April 19 April

Academic Promotions Unit sends requests for reports to referees and HOS/Nominee

5 April

5 April

16 April 3 May

Deadline for receipt of referees' and HOS reports

 26 April

 26 April

 4 May  23 May

Deadline for return of LPC reports to Academic Promotions Unit

 14 September

 17 September

 30 August

 10 August

CPC meeting

n/a n/a TBA

TBA

Letters of advice sent to applicants

 12 October  26 October
 30 November

 12 December

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

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