PROMOTION REQUEST FORM
ECA
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
For Teaching Staff to Grade 8 (Senior Teaching Fellow)
.
Please note that promotion to Grade 9 Principal Teaching Fellow is processed via the Senior
Academic Promotions Review (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/proms/index.php)
Promotions are subject to available funding and a case being made by the relevant Head of
Department and supported by the Dean. Cases may be made at any time of the year. Local
variations in practice exist to promote equitable treatment for staff, including in SLMS – where
applications are reviewed at fixed points in the year. Staff should consult their Faculty Intranet
pages for details. Please ensure that you read the promotion criteria below.
Applicants are expected to provide evidence to show that they fulfil the following promotion criteria;

Recognised expertise in learning and teaching technologies, and proven experience of
establishing networks with other institutions with regard to your area of expertise

Experience of teaching Masters students and taking responsibility for course delivery at
taught graduate level

Involvement in pastoral care within the department or relating to a specific programme
and involvement as departmental/programme tutor (if requested)

A significant contribution to the management and administration of a programme within
a department/faculty including participation in teaching committees and exam boards,
and playing a leading role in admission processes

Leadership in curriculum design, course design and innovation in learning, teaching and
assessment techniques. Embracing new technologies as they develop, and applying
these to the innovative development and/or use of teaching materials

Active participation in Subject Networks/Subject Centres and establishment of crossdepartmental and cross-disciplinary networks and workshops in relation to teaching
developments and their pedagogy. Sharing experience in relation to teaching and
assessment across the department, faculty and UCL as appropriate e.g. sitting on IQR
panels

A proven track record of seeking funding to support teaching development from sources
such as JISC, Higher Education Academy, Graduate School, etc

Playing a pro-active role in widening participation initiatives e.g. sharing ideas and
experience through organising seminars and workshops, both nationally and at
international conferences (as appropriate)

Developing own scholarship through the sifting, filtering and shaping of research
outcomes for use in teaching. Senior Teaching Fellows would be expected to show
evidence of extending, transforming and applying their knowledge from scholarship to
teaching and appropriate external activities e.g. publishing work by means of
conference papers relating to teaching a particular subject, or in high quality journals
with regard to scholarship into pedagogy
SECTION A: To be completed by the Head of Department or the nominated Line Manager.
Before completing this form please ensure that you have read the promotion criteria
detailed on the front page of this document.
Name of Post Holder: ____________________________________________________________
Department: ____________________________________________________________________
Current:
Grade: ___________________
Point: ________ Salary: ___________________
Proposed: Grade: ___________________ Point: ________ Salary: ___________________
(Please note that this should normally be to the bottom point of the scale or an increase by
one increment point)
Effective date from: ___________________
Details of any additional payment/s currently being received: _____________________________
Date of Appraisal: _______________________________________________________________
Copy of last appraisal attached:
Yes/No
Performance at last appraisal was considered outstanding and has been maintained: Yes/No
SECTION B :
To be completed by the Head of Department or the nominated Line Manager
Please state grounds for request in line with the promotion criteria:
N.B. If Section B has been completed by the nominated Line Manager, it must still be signed by
the Head of Department
Signed (Head of Department) ______________________________________________________
Name (in capitals)_______________________________________________________________
On completion of Section B please forward to the Dean/Director of Institute
__________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION C : To be completed by the Dean/Director of Institute.
I confirm that the above Teaching Fellow meets the criteria for promotion & I support this
promotion case.
Signed ____________________________________ Date________________________
Name (in capitals)_______________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE THAT FINANCIAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE THE APPLICATION
IS SUBMITTED
Request Approved by Finance:
Cost code
Name
Signature
Date
HR USE ONLY:
Request Processed by Human Resources – ECA:
Name
Signature
Date
Request Processed by Human Resources – Payroll:
Name
Date
Signature