EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE 7 NEWLY APPOINTED STAFF ON RESEARCH AND TEACHING TRACK - INITIAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
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Name
College
School/RI
Name of Reviewer
Date of Current Appointment
Grade 7
Track: Research & Teaching
Context
The expectation is that newly recruited staff appointed at Grade 7 to the Early Career Development Programme will progress to Grade 8 within 3 years of their
initial appointment and Grade 9 within 8 years of their initial appointment.
Purpose of this Form
This form should be completed as soon as possible after you take up your appointment. The form should be used by your line manager (Reviewer) and your
Head of School/Director of Research Institute to:
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assess and record the extent to which you currently meet the criteria for career progression to Grade 8;
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set specific objectives for the year ahead which deliver the strategic requirements of the University and your School/Research Institute and the outcomes
required for progression towards promotion;
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identify the actions required by you and your manager(s) for you to reach the required standard within the agreed timescale;
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use as a template for a structured discussion with your Head of School/Director of Research Institute and Mentor on your development needs and plan for
how these will be met.
Before confirmation of your objectives, the completed form will be reviewed by the ECDP Panel to ensure the objectives set are clear, measurable and realistic,
aligned with the relevant promotion criteria, and are likely to lead to progression within the required timescale.
SECTION A – TO BE COMPLETED BY NEW ACADEMICS IN ADVANCE OF OBJECTIVE SETTING MEETING
Please attach a copy of your CV to this form.
As you were appointed on Grade 7, you are expected to meet the criteria required for Promotion to Grade 8 (detailed below) within a maximum period of 3 years
of your appointment to the ECDP. To help you plan your progress towards this standard, note below relevant outputs and achievements that demonstrate the
extent to which you currently meet the criteria; include any planned activities to which you already have a firm commitment. Note the main areas you consider
you need to develop, how your development might be achieved and proposed timescales. When you have completed Section A, send this form to your Line
Manager at least 5 days in advance of your Objective Setting Meeting.
Criteria for Promotion to Grade 8
Research & Scholarship
Output
Published research which demonstrates an upward
trajectory in terms of research quality at internationally
excellent standard.
A scholarly output which includes 4 publications in the
most recent 6 year period with two at 3* (RAE/REF
level) and with none of these below 2*.
A monograph may substitute for two publications.
Award Generation
Principal Investigator or key contributor on a significant
RCUK, EU and/or other grants.
Independent research development including
authorship of highly rated grant applications.
Supervision
Leading of PGR and research supervision.
Evidence of Current
Achievements/Outputs
and
Areas for further development not yet
Planned planned, required activities and timescale.
(Timescales should reflect the requirement to meet
the criteria within 3 years of appointment – identity
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 activities.)
Draft Objectives for Year 1 in Research and
Scholarship
Draft Objectives
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to
develop to meet the Research and Scholarship
criteria
Development/Support Needs
Knowledge Exchange & Impact
Success in knowledge transfer to improve the
performance of business, commerce and/or industry.
Communication of research results to the public or
public bodies across a range of stakeholders relating to
changes in practice/policy.
Public and/or cultural engagement and engagement
with policy development leading to knowledge transfer
or cultural exchange.
Draft Objectives for Year 1 in Knowledge Exchange &
Impact
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Note here the skills and knowledge you will need to
develop to meet the Knowledge Exchange & Impact
criteria.
Draft Objectives
Development/Support Needs
Teaching & Learning
Excellent standard of teaching performance involving a
range of teaching methods as judged by evaluation
methods including student feedback and peer review.
Application of an enhancement-based approach to
teaching, supporting student learning or assessment
e.g. use of inquiry based approaches, effective
assessment procedures, effective use of technology.
Innovative curriculum development e.g. to promote
retention, enhance employability, develop graduate
attributes.
Sustained record of design and marking of
assessments with effective and timely feedback to
students.
Draft Objectives for Year 1 in Teaching & Learning
Draft Objectives
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Development/Support Needs
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to
develop to meet the Teaching & Learning criteria.
Leadership & Management
Sustained performance of academic administrative
duties, either within or on behalf of the Subject /School
/Research
Institute
(e.g.
course
leadership).
Engagement in the broader arena of the
School/Research Institute/College, including, e.g. a
role in student guidance /pastoral/welfare type
activities and/or the professional arena outside the
University.
Guidance and advice to junior colleagues and/or
support staff where such opportunities exist.
Contribution to Subject/School/Research
strategy in relation to research/teaching.
Institute
Evidence of research project management
responsibility.
Draft Objectives
Management
for
Year
1 in
Leadership
&
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to
develop to meet the Leadership and Management
criteria
Draft Objectives
Development/Support Needs
Esteem
Invited talks at national/international conferences/
events and UK Higher Education Institutions.
Engagement in peer review of publications/grants.
Effective research collaborations
Draft Objectives for Year 1 in Esteem
Draft Objectives
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Development/Support Needs
Note here the skills and knowledge you will need to
develop to meet the Esteem criteria.
SECTION B – TO BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING OBJECTIVE SETTING MEETING
The Line Manager (Reviewer) should review the above information and discuss this further with the member of staff. The discussion may cover:
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Further information on previous experience/achievements
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Clarification of the standards expected to meet the promotion criteria.
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Realistic timescales for completion of required activities.
Based on the information above and subsequent discussion, agree a specific set of objectives for Year 1. Include objectives to be achieved within the
6-month probationary period. Objectives should benefit the School/University and should aim to stretch and develop the individual and progress their
career development. The Head of School/Director of Research Institute will meet with the individual to review and confirm objectives and targets
before they are finalised. Objectives will also be reviewed by the ECDP Panel.
Category
(e.g. Esteem, Scholarship)
Activity/Output
By When
Outline Targets for Year 2 and 3, based on the discussion and information provided above. Include the activities required to meet the
promotion criteria for Grade 8.
Category
(e.g. Esteem, Scholarship)
Activity/Output
Year 2
(tick box)
Year 3
(tick box)
Outline the Development Activities which will support you in achieving your objectives and targets.
Category
(e.g. Esteem, Scholarship)
Activity/Output
1. Signed
(Staff Member)
2. Signed
(Reviewer)
3. Signed
(Head of School/Director of
Research Institute)
Forward completed and signed form to your Vice Principal/Head of College who will complete Section C.
To be completed by:
Date:
Date:
Date:
SECTION C – ENDORSEMENT BY VICE PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF COLLEGE
Vice Principals/Heads of College are asked to review Initial Objective Setting and decide whether the objectives are of the appropriate standard based on the
guidance below.
Where the Vice Principal/Head of College considers objectives fall into category 2 they should be returned to the Head of School for amendment and
resubmission.
Where objectives fall into categories 1 or 3 the form should be forwarded to hr-ecdp@glasgow.ac.uk for consideration by the ECDP Panel.
Outcomes
Description
1. Objectives Meet required
standard
Objectives and targets are:
 Clear and achievable
 In line with College/School/RI strategy
 Likely to progress the individual’s development and career at
the appropriate pace.
2.
Objectives and/or targets fall into any one or more of the following
categories:
 Objectives are not clear
 Objectives are unrealistic for the individual at this point in
their career either because they are too stretching or not
stretching enough
 Objectives are not aligned to College/School/RI strategy
 Objectives are unlikely to progress the individual’s
development and career at the appropriate pace.
Objectives do not meet
the required standard
3. Discussion with Panel
recommended
Signed by
VP/Head of College:
VP/Head of College Decision (please tick
appropriate category) and give comments.
This may be appropriate where:
 Objectives/targets are at the margins of acceptability
 Where it may be beneficial to discuss cases to ensure
consistency across Colleges.
Date: