School of Politics, International Studies & Philosophy– Academic Standards
Politics and International Studies
Assumed appropriate to the discipline and that the staff member is REF returnable
PROFESSOR
READER
SENIOR LECTURER
LECTURER
Research
Research
Research
Research
Publications
Publications
Publications
Publications
At least four, internationallyrecognised, peer reviewed
publications of appropriate quality
in terms of originality, significance
and rigour per six-year period, of
a standard matching the School’s
REF targets, and with placement
of outputs guided by school
research strategy in consultation
with DRs and HoS
At least four, internationallyrecognised, peer reviewed
publications of appropriate quality
in terms of originality, significance
and rigour per six-year period, of
a standard matching the School’s
REF targets, and with placement
of outputs guided by school
research strategy in consultation
with DRs and HoS
At least four peer-reviewed
publications of appropriate quality
in terms of originality, significance
and rigour per six-year period, of a
standard matching the School’s
REF targets, and with placement of
outputs guided by school research
strategy in consultation with DRs
and HoS
At least four peer-reviewed
publications of appropriate
quality in terms of originality,
significance and rigour per sixyear period, of a standard
matching the School’s REF
targets, and with placement of
outputs guided by school
research strategy in consultation
with DRs and HoS
Other related publications, as
appropriate
Evidence that publications are
making a major, internationallyrenowned contribution to one’s
scholarly field (e.g. wide and
positive citations, wide and
positive reviews, placement of
publication, extensive invitations
to present research findings—all
Other related publications, as
appropriate
Evidence that publications are
making a major contribution to
one’s scholarly field (e.g. wide
and positive citations, wide and
positive reviews, extensive
invitations to present research
findings)
Other related publications, as
appropriate
Evidence that publications are
making a significant contribution to
one’s scholarly field (e.g. wide and
positive reviews, invitations to
preset research findings)
Other related publications, as
appropriate
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in an international context)
Evidence of extensive, on-going
international audience for
research and reputation for
research excellence in publication
Dissemination
Invited seminar
presentations/lectures at leading
Universities and/or keynote
lecture or paper presentation at
international academic
conferences (typically at least two
presentations per year) with at
least some of them funded by the
host University/Conference
Research Income
Leading contribution to School
research income targets, as
appropriate to research area
Completion of work on externally
funded research projects
including management of process
and supervision of staff and
students, as appropriate
Application for Research Council
funding or equivalent as Principal
Investigator (typically one
substantial, high-quality
Evidence of international
audience and reputation for
research excellence
Dissemination
Dissemination
Invited seminar presentations at
leading Universities and/or paper
presentation at international
academic conferences (typically
at least two presentations per
year) with at least some of them
funded by the host
University/Conference
Invited seminar presentations at
leading Universities and/or paper
presentation at international
academic conferences (typically at
least two per year)
Research Income
Substantial contribution to School
targets, as appropriate to
research area
Dissemination
Invited seminar presentations at
Universities and/or paper
presentation at national and/or
international academic
conferences (typically at least
three presentations over a twoyear period)
Research Income
Research Income
Substantial contribution to School
targets, as appropriate to research
area
Contribution to School targets,
as appropriate to research area
Completion of work on externally
funded research projects
including management of process
and supervision of staff and
students, as appropriate
Completion of work on externally
funded research projects including
management of process and
supervision of staff and students,
as appropriate
Application for Research Council
funding or equivalent as Principal
Investigator (typically one
Application for Research Council
funding or equivalent as Principal
Investigator (typically one
Completion of work on externally
funded research projects, as
appropriate
Application for Research Council
funding or equivalent (typically
one substantial, high-quality
application per year in cases
where research time is not
already committed to on-going
School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy – Academic Standards (Politics and International Studies)
application per year except in
cases where research time is
already committed to on-going
externally funded research)
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies, including
panel memberships
On-going mentoring role for junior
colleagues in grant acquisition
Research Supervision
substantial, high-quality
application per year except in
cases where research time is
already committed to on-going
externally funded research)
substantial, high-quality application
per year except in cases where
research time is not already
committed to on-going externally
funded research)
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies, including
panel memberships
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies
externally funded research)
On-going mentoring role for junior
colleagues in grant acquisition
Research Supervision
Research Supervision
Research Supervision
On-going supervision of at least 3
PhD students, including some as
first supervisor
On-going supervision of PhD
students, including some as first
supervisor
On-going supervision of at least 2
PhD students, including some as
first supervisor
A record of successful
supervision to completion,
including first supervision
A record of successful
supervision to completion,
including first supervision
A record of successful supervision
to completion, including first
supervision
Leading contribution to
recruitment of research students
Major contribution to recruitment
of research students
Substantial contribution to
recruitment of research students
Other Research Activity
Other Research Activity
Other Research Activity
Professional contributions to
include book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
Professional contributions to
include book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
Professional contributions to
include book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
Evidence of research impact, as
appropriate to research area
Evidence of research impact, as
appropriate to research area
Evidence of research impact, as
appropriate to research area
Supervision of PhD students
(typically at least 2, preferably
with some work as first
supervisor)
Contribution to recruitment of
research students (e.g. through
engagement with MA
supervisees, or participation in
MA Open Days)
Other Research Activity
Professional contributions to
include book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
Evidence of developing research
impact, as appropriate to
research area
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Substantial record of External
examining
Leadership role in professional
bodies (e.g. ESRC, AHRC,
Political Studies Association,
International Political Science
Association, American Political
Science Association, British
Academy, Royal Irish Academy,
International Studies Association,
HEFCE/REF Committees,
governmental and other
prestigious bodies)
Record of External examining
Leadership role in professional
bodies
Evidence of leadership in
international research networks
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Education
Education
Education
Education
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching
Full teaching load, in accordance
with School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and feedback,
and including at least some UG
and MA dissertation supervision
each year
Full teaching load, in accordance
with School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and feedback,
and including at least some UG
and MA dissertation supervision
each year
Full teaching load, in accordance
with School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and feedback,
and including at least some UG
and MA dissertation supervision
each year
Full teaching load, in accordance
with School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and
feedback, and including at least
some UG and MA dissertation
supervision each year
Positive teaching performance,
including evidence of student
attainment, peer review and/or
student evaluations
Positive teaching performance,
including evidence of student
attainment, peer review and/or
student evaluations
Positive teaching performance,
including evidence of student
attainment, peer review and/or
student evaluations
Positive teaching performance,
including evidence of student
attainment, peer review, and/or
student evaluations
Commitment to professional
development
Commitment to professional
development
Commitment to professional
development
Commitment to professional
development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Leading contribution to curriculum
development, including module or
programme convenorship(s)
Substantial contribution to
Substantial contribution to
curriculum development, including curriculum development, including
module convenorship(s)
module convenorship(s)
Responsibility for curriculum
development as appropriate, e.g.
module convenorship
Commitment to widening range of
teaching, or renewal of
contribution, as required
Commitment to widening range of
teaching, or renewal of
contribution, as required
Commitment to widening range
of teaching, as required
Commitment to widening range of
teaching, or renewal of
contribution, as required
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Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Positive engagement with
students in formal (e.g. personal
tutor, membership of SSCC) and
informal (e.g. Polysoc events)
contexts
Positive engagement with
students in formal (e.g. personal
tutor, membership of SSCC) and
informal (e.g. Polysoc events)
contexts
Positive engagement with students
in formal (e.g. personal tutor,
membership of SSCC) and
informal (e.g. Polysoc events)
contexts
Positive engagement with
students in formal (e.g. personal
tutor, membership of SSCC) and
informal (e.g. Polysoc events)
contexts
Leading contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Substantial contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Substantial contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Contribution to School objectives
in relation to NSS and student
retention.
Leadership in education
Leadership in education
Leadership in education
As demonstrated by at least some As demonstrated by at least some As demonstrated by at least some
of the following:
of the following:
of the following:
On-going excellence in teaching
On-going excellence in teaching
On-going excellence in teaching
Innovative role in education
Innovative role in education
Innovative role in education
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Leading role in education
administration and management
Substantial role in education
administration and management
Substantial role in education
administration and management
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Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Leading Contribution to School &
University Administration
School & University
Administration
School & University Administration
School & University
Administration
Sustained, major contribution to
School administration,
management and leadership as
required (e.g. HoS, DE, DR,
Committee chairing, SMB
Member, Chairing vivas and
differentiation panels etc.)
Sustained and substantial
contribution to School
administration and management
as required (e.g. Committee
chairing, Adviser of Studies,
Seminar Series co-ordinator, PDP
Tutor)
Leading contribution to University
administration and management,
as required (e.g. University
appointment panels, University
committee memberships)
Substantial contribution to
University administration and
management, as required
Leading Contribution to Outreach
Activities & External Relations
Contribution to Outreach Activities Contribution to Outreach Activities
& External Relations
& External Relations
Sustained and substantial
contribution to School
administration and management as
required (e.g. Committee chairing,
Adviser of Studies, Seminar Series
co-ordinator, PDP Tutor)
Substantial contribution to
University administration and
management, as required
Examples might include:
Substantial role in UG and PGT
recruitment activities (e.g. visits to
schools, work for open days,
engagement in marketing
activities)
Examples might include:
Substantial role in UG and PGT
recruitment activities (e.g. visits to
schools, work for open days,
engagement in marketing
activities)
Engagement with employers and
other stakeholders
Engagement with employers and
other stakeholders
Engagement with employers and
other stakeholders
Media work
Media work
Media work
Examples might include:
Leading role in UG and PGT
recruitment activities (e.g. visits to
Schools, work for Open Days,
engagement in marketing
activities)
Contribution to School
administration and management
as required (e.g. Committee
membership, Adviser of Studies,
Seminar Series co-ordinator,
PDP Tutor)
Contribution to University
administration and management,
as required
Contribution to Outreach
Activities & External Relations
Examples might include:
UG and PGT recruitment
activities (e.g. visits to schools,
work for open days, engagement
in marketing activities)
Engagement with employers and
other stakeholders
Media work
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Knowledge transfer activity
Knowledge transfer activity
Knowledge transfer activity
Knowledge transfer activity
Leading contribution to
internationalisation (e.g. in
relation to recruitment of
international students,
development of international
research collaborations, work in
relation to journal editing and/or
seminar/conference organisation)
Substantial contribution as
appropriate to internationalisation
(e.g. in relation to recruitment of
international students,
development of international
research collaborations, work in
relation to journal editing and/or
seminar/conference organisation)
Substantial contribution as
appropriate to internationalisation
(e.g. in relation to recruitment of
international students,
development of international
research collaborations, work in
relation to journal editing and/or
seminar/conference organisation)
Contribution as appropriate to
internationalisation (e.g. in
relation to recruitment of
international students, or
development of international
research collaborations, work in
relation to journal editing and/or
seminar/conference
organisation)
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