Academic promotion
Academic Promotion provides for eligible academic staff to advance to a higher level appointment, via a fair, equitable and transparent process.
The Academic Promotions Policy and Academic Promotions Procedures sets out the framework and principles by which the promotion processes are implemented. It is important that you read these documents and other key supporting documentation and resources provided on this page prior to beginning your application for promotion.
Promotion rounds for academic staff are conducted annually.
Academic promotion information session
In order to support academics wanting to apply for promotion in 2022 the following sessions will be held:
| Session | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic promotion information session | Wednesday, 18 May 2022 | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online meeting (Zoom) |
| Women's academic promotion information session | Thursday, 2 June 2022 | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Online meeting (Zoom) |
Please note these sessions will be recorded in the event you are unable to attend and the recordings will be available from this site following the above sessions.
- Academic Promotion information session - recorded session, 28 April 2021
Key dates
| Level | Applications open | Applications close | Promotion Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Level B (Lecturer)
Level C (Senior Lecturer)
|
15 June 2022 | 15 July 2022 | 25 & 26 October 2022 |
| Level D (Associate Professor) Level E (Professor) |
15 June 2022 | 15 July 2022 | 15 & 16 November 2022 |
Feedback meeting with the Chair will occur shortly after interview.
Promotion is effective for successful applicants 1 January in the following year.
Key documentation
- Academic promotions application - level B & C
- Academic promotions application - levels D & E
- PRP tools, guidelines and tips
- Academic CV and portfolio
Key Resources
- Academic promotion - Levels of performance
- Academic promotion - Minimum levels of achievement
- Academic promotion - Evidence of impact
- Academic promotion - Achievement relative to opportunity guidelines
- Minimum standards for academic staff
- Code of Conduct
- IRMA report information
Further information
For more information on academic promotion please email academicpromotion@scu.edu.au or contact HR Services on 02 6620 3667.