Application Form for Senior Academic Promotions 2016
This application form is to be completed by current Trinity College Dublin academic staff
who wish to apply for promotion in 2016 to one of the following grades: Professor Of
(Personal Chair), Professor In, or Associate Professor. Full details relating to senior
academic promotions 2016 are contained at
https://www.tcd.ie/hr/news/local_articles/2016/senior_promotions.php.
Applicants should carefully read the Senior Academic Promotions Policy and Procedures
Document, and the Guidance Document on the criteria.
Important Notes
1.
Applications are made by completing the candidate application form and peer
reviewer forms available for downloading as word documents on the University’s
automated recruitment system - e-recruitment at https://jobs.tcd.ie/. Ensure you
choose the correct promotion call and note the relevant closing date. After
completing the application form, and obtaining the relevant signatures, you should
convert it to a PDF before submitting it to e-recruitment, along with your Peer
Reviewer Reports, prior to the closing deadline. Ensure that you fully submit the
document and carefully retain your email receipt as evidence of your submission. This
application form is in Word Docx format, there are alternate versions available of the
form in Rich Text Format (RTF) and Word 97-03, which may be more suitable for your
usage available at our web page - http://www.tcd.ie/hr/our-services/probationspromotion/promotion/#senioracademic
2.
Conflicts of interest and signatories should be considered before you submit your
application. Members of the Faculty Review Committee, the Personal Chairs SubCommittee or the Senior Promotions Committee cannot advocate for candidates, and
therefore cannot sign any form associated with your application, whether it is the Peer
Reviewer form or this application form as Head of Discipline or Head of School. A
suitable alternative must be found. The Head of School/Dean will agree an alternate
appropriate signatory for your application.
Queries in relation to the foregoing can be directed to the Secretary of the Senior
Promotions Committee at senior.promotions@tcd.ie.
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Section A - General Information
Title:
Click here to choose a Title from the dropdown list
Name:
Click here to type your name
Which Grade are
you applying for?
Click here to choose the grade you wish to apply for from the
dropdown list
Do you wish to
apply for
accelerated
advancement?
If applying for
associate
professor you
must have
proceeded over
the merit bar
Click here to choose Yes/No:
Have you proceeded over the merit bar? Click here to choose Yes/No:
Briefly outline the key factors supporting your case for Accelerated Advancement
(Maximum 250 words)
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Section B - Summary of Achievements
Summarise, in bullet points, (in 200 words or less for each section) your key achievements
under the four criteria (Research, Teaching, Service to College, Engagement with
Discipline/Society)
Research
Teaching
Service to College
Engagement with
Discipline/Society
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Special Circumstances - The academic promotion process assesses an applicant’s merit,
relative to their opportunity to accrue that merit. Applications are welcome from staff on
part-time appointments, and those whose career paths have been interrupted or delayed
due to significant periods of leave for caring responsibilities or other breaks on equality
related grounds. Outline below any relevant information in this regard that you wish to
be considered as part of your application.
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In support, and as part, of your application, set out a brief biography here (approximately
200 words) which could be used to publish your success on the Trinity website should you
be successful for promotion this year. For those applying for Professor Of, it is expected
that you show the lasting transformational value of your achievements.
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Section C - Qualifications, Awards,
Distinctions and Memberships
Earned degrees received in chronological order beginning with the most recent (specify
date, subject and Institution)
Degree, Year
Subject
Institution
Other Qualifications received in chronological order beginning with the most recent (e.g.
professional qualification, honorary degrees)
Professional
Qualifications
Honorary Degrees
Awards and distinctions in chronological order beginning with the most recent
Awards
Distinctions
Professional Memberships
Professional
Memberships
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Section D - Career to Date
Career to date, including any previous appointments in Trinity College. In bullet points.
(Maximum 300 words)
Career to Date, in chronological order beginning with the most recent
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Section E - Peer Reviewers
All applications for senior promotions must be accompanied by peer reviewer reports. Peer
reviewer reports should be combined and submitted with your application as a PDF
document.
Important Notes:
1. Candidates should fill their peer reviewer names and details in the e-recruitment
system under ‘step 3 – references’. See e-recruitment at https://jobs.tcd.ie/.
2. Peer reviewers are ideally internationally recognized individuals, and can comment
on your performance in the areas listed.
3. Ensure all peer reviewer signed reports are put together in one PDF file and
uploaded as a second document in the e-recruitment system with your Candidate
Application Form. They should be saved in the following order – Research, Teaching,
Other.
4. Conflicts of interest and signatories: Note that peer reviewers cannot be members
of the Faculty Review Committee; the Personal Chairs Sub-Committee or the Senior
Promotions Committee as these Committee members cannot advocate for
candidates. A suitable alternative must be found. Queries can be raised to Secretary
of the Committee, at senior.promotions@tcd.ie. The Head of School/Dean will
agree an alternate appropriate signatory for your application where appropriate. It is
your responsibility to flag this with your referees/reviewers.
5. When appointed by Council the committee membership of the Committees
mentioned above will be available on the HR website at:
https://www.tcd.ie/hr/news/local_articles/2016/senior_promotions.php.
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Section F - Research and Publications
Discuss the key direction of your research and highlight the key aspects of your research
that support your application for promotion. Do not duplicate information given
elsewhere in Section F. (Maximum 300 words)
List any research grants you have received since your last promotion. Indicate the source,
your role in obtaining each grant (e.g. Principal Investigator, co-applicant, collaborator)
and provide the overall total amount of all grants obtained in Euro. In the case of
“consortia” indicate the amount allocated to the University. Begin with the most recent
grants. Add more rows as necessary.
List Research Grants
Years
Funding
covered by body
the Grant
Title of Grant
Amount of
Grant €
Role in
Obtaining
each Grant
Amount
allocated
to
candidate
Set out your top 10 publications in this section. Quote your citations in Scopus. (For
support in getting your citation details from Scopus: RSSAdmin@tcd.ie)
List of top ten publications in chronological order
1)
2)
3)
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10)
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In the following two sections, provide a list of all of your publications in chronological
order, beginning with the most recent, under the category headings provided. Do not
include publications which have yet to be accepted.
Provide your open access TARA link wherever possible. (For support in making your
papers open access via TARA contact: RSSAdmin@tcd.ie).
Quote your citations in Scopus per paper/work. (For support in getting your citation
details from Scopus: RSSAdmin@tcd.ie).
Include the journal impact factor if relevant.
Section 1 - List publications or other research outputs subject to peer review or equivalent
editorial processes.
Books (single or joint
author)
Edited books or special
issues of journals
Book Chapters
Journal Articles
Papers in conference
proceedings – include
only referred
publications in
conference proceedings.
Do not include
conference abstracts on
conference
presentations
Book Reviews
Other materials subject
to external evaluation
(e.g. computer software,
dramatic or music
productions)
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Section 2 – List publications or other research outputs not subject to peer review or
equivalent editorial process.
Books (single or joint
author)
Edited books or special
issues of journals
Book Chapters
Journal Articles
1)
2)
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1)
2)
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1)
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Papers in conference
proceedings – include
only refereed
publications in
conference proceedings.
Do not include
conference abstracts on
conference
presentations
Book Reviews
1)
2)
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Other materials subject 1)
to external evaluation
2)
(e.g. computer
….
software, dramatic or
music productions)
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Citations - Use Scopus for Citation reports
Total Number of Citations
Number of Citations in the last 5 years
H-Index
Patents - List any patents taken out and identify those that are licenced with an *
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Describe any entrepreneurial ventures with which you have been involved. (Maximum
200 words, in bullet points)
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Section G - Teaching and Supervision
Summarize your main contributions to teaching, your subject and discipline, highlighting
areas where you have displayed quality leadership. Outline your teaching philosophy and
identify any innovations you have introduced. (Maximum 300 words)
Provide average number of time-tabled
student contact hours per year
Number and level of research students
supervised – include only those students
whose dissertation you have supervised
Completed PhDs
Student name
Date of award
Primary/secondary
supervisor
Research Post Graduates completed or other (specify)
Student name
Date of award
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Primary/secondary
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Research / Ph.D./Postgraduates supervising currently (specify if Ph.D. etc.)
Student name
Date of award
Primary/secondary
supervisor
Current Number of Minor Theses, 30 ECTS, in
Taught Doctorates
Current Number of Minor Theses, 30 ECTS, in
Taught Masters
Completed Minor Theses, 30 ECTS, e.g. in Taught Masters/Doctorates:
Year
Numbers of Theses in that
year
Course that these are
associated with
Other Teaching responsibilities (external examiner, teaching consultancies etc.) – list the
top five
1
2
3
4
6
List any professional development activities you have undertaken to help you improve
your teaching. (Maximum 150 words)
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Section H - Service to College
In bullet points, list any activities which could be classed as service to College (e.g.
committee service, Tutorship, mentoring, but excluding routine administration associated
with your teaching or research). Describe the nature of your contribution, and the
significance of your contribution, including examples of quality leadership. (Maximum 200
words)
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Section I - Service to the Discipline /
Society
In bullet points, list and assess any activities which could be classed as service to the
Discipline/Society. Describe the nature of your contribution, and the significance of this
contribution, including examples of quality leadership and evidence of peer-esteem, to
support your application for promotion. (Maximum 200 words)
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Section J - Applicant signature
I confirm that all the evidence submitted is true to the best of my knowledge. I have read
the University’s policy and guidance criteria on Senior Academic Promotions.
Applicant Signature:
Click here to insert your signature
Date:
Click here to enter a date
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Section K - Report by Head of Discipline,
countersigned by Head of School
(Head of School where Head of Discipline is candidate; Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer
where Dean is candidate). Note: Committee Members cannot sign this form. A suitable
alternative signatory must be put in place for the signing of the form. If you believe that a
member of staff other than your Head of Discipline/Head of School/Dean may be a more
appropriate person to write commentary, you should consult with the Secretary to the Senior
Academic Promotions Committee, senior.promotions@tcd.ie. The Head of School/Dean will
agree an alternative signatory for your form.
Having due regard for the University’s criteria for promotion to the grade the candidate is
applying for, policy and procedures comment on the following:
Research
Quality of achievements
including leadership
Teaching
Quality of achievements
including leadership
with reference to
student evaluations
Quality of achievements
including leadership
Service to College
Engagement with
Discipline/Society
Quality of achievements
including leadership
I confirm that I have shown this report to the candidate.
Name
Head of
Discipline OR
NOMINATED
PERSON
Name
Head of School
(endorsed on
academic
grounds)
OR NOMINATED
PERSON
Click here
to enter
name
Signature
Click here to insert
your signature
Date Click here
to enter a
date
Click here
to enter
name
Signature
Click here to insert
your signature
Click here
to enter a
date
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