EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE 8 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 8
Track: Research & Teaching
Context
The expectation is that newly recruited staff appointed at Grade 8 to the Early Career Development Programme will progress to Grade 9 within 5 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 9;
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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 8, you are expected to meet the criteria required for Promotion to Grade 9 (detailed below) within a maximum period of 5 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 9
Research & Scholarship
Output
A scholarly output, which includes a significant
contribution to at least 4 papers in the most recent 6
year period which are likely to achieve an average
rating of 3* (RAE/ REF equivalent, judged against
current national criteria), and with none of these below
2*
A substantial monograph may substitute for two
publications.
Award Generation
Research income equal to the Russell Group median
for the discipline group:
www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/staff/all/pay/
promotion/acadpromo/rgbenchmarkinfo
Principal Investigator or key contributor on RCUK, EU
and/or other grants.
Supervision
PGR supervision equal to Russell Group median:
www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/staff/all/pay/
promotion/acadpromo/rgbenchmarkinfo
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
Record of success in knowledge transfer to improve
the performance of business, commerce and/or
industry.
Communication of research results to the public or
public bodies, leading to changes in practice/policy.
Application of knowledge to improve public sector
performance and quality of life by informing public
policy and government and/or through partnership with
the voluntary sector, or the cultural and heritage sector.
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 at various
levels,
for
example,
access,
undergraduate,
postgraduate (which might include CPD provision) as
judged by evaluation methods including student
feedback and peer-review.
Sustained record of novel / innovative approaches to
teaching, supporting student learning and/ or
assessment e.g. development of inquiry based
approaches, design of new assessment procedures,
use of technology to promote students’ learning and
engagement.
Engagement
in
quality
enhancement
theme
networks/or similar networks to support disciplinary
and/or generic improvements in the quality of learning
and teaching.
Contributing to growth of student population resulting
in new income streams.
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
Successful delivery of a task which improves School/
Research Institute performance, as evidenced by e.g.
student recruitment / widening participation activities/
partnership development.
Major contribution to Subject/School/RI or College
strategic planning or policy development.
Service within the wider subject community e.g.
external examining, committee service within learned
bodies.
Track record in mentoring of staff / management of
staff including, where appropriate, delivery of P&DR.
Contribution to the University international profile
through the development of partnerships in research
and/or teaching.
Draft Objectives for Year 1 in Leadership &
Management
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
Fellowship of subject specific society.
Invited talks at international conferences/ events and
UK Higher Education Institutions.
Member of editorial board.
Reviewer for research bodies.
Effective links with research funders e.g. through
Research Council college membership.
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 9.
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)
1. Signed
(Staff Member)
2. Signed
(Reviewer)
3. Signed
(Head of School/Director of
Research Institute)
Activity/Output
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: