EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE 7 - RESEARCH AND TEACHING TRACK
YEAR 2 - OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
1. Name
2. College
3. School/Research Institute
4. Date of Current Appointment
5. Name of Reviewer
6. Name of Mentor
Purpose of this Form
This form should be completed as close to the first anniversary of your appointment to the University as possible. 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 review achievement against Year 1 objectives
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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 Board of Review 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.
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SECTION A – TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF MEMBER IN ADVANCE OF THE YEAR 2 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
Areas for further development not yet planned,
Evidence of Achievements/Outputs in Year 1 of required activities and timescale.
(Timescales should reflect the requirement to meet the criteria
Programme
within 3 years of appointment – identify Year 2 and Year 3
activities.)
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.
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Draft Objectives
Scholarship
for
Year
2
in
Research
and
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to develop
to meet the Research and Scholarship criteria.
Draft Objectives
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 2 in Knowledge Exchange &
Impact.
Draft Objectives
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Development/Support Needs
Note here the skills and knowledge you will need to
develop to meet the Knowledge Exchange & Impact
criteria.
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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 2 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
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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
2
in
Leadership
&
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Draft Objectives
Development/Support Needs
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to develop
to meet the Leadership and Management
Criteria.
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 2 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.
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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 2. Objectives should benefit the
School/Research Institute/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 Board of Review.
Category (e.g. Esteem, Scholarship)
Activity/Output
Date to be completed by:
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Outline Targets for Years 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
Year 3
(tick box)
(tick box)
Outline the Development Activities which will support you in achieving your objectives and targets.
Category (e.g. Esteem, Scholarship)
Activity/Output
Date to be completed by:
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This section should be completed by the reviewer and should provide an overall summary of performance and achievement of objectives in Year 1.
An indication of likely timescale for promotion to Grade 8 should be provided (please refer to the Academic promotion levels to inform your
commentary).
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE IN YEAR 1
OVERALL PERFOMANCE ASSESSMENT
This section provides an overall performance assessment level based upon general performance and achievement of objectives during the Year 1 review period.
Outstanding
Excellent
High Quality
Inconsistent
Improved Performance Required
Signed - Staff Member
Date:
Signed - Reviewer
Date:
Signed - Head of School/Director of Research Institute
Date:
Forward completed and signed form to your Vice Principal/Head of College who will complete Section C.
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SECTION C – ENDORSEMENT BY VICE PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF COLLEGE
Vice Principals/Heads of College are asked to review Year 2 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 Board of Review.
Outcomes
Description
1. Objectives Meet
required standard
Objectives and targets are:
2. Objectives do not meet
the required standard
Objectives and/or targets fall into any one or more of the following
categories:
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3. Discussion with Panel
recommended
VP/Head of College Decision (please tick appropriate
category) and give comments.
Clear and achievable
In line with College/School/RI strategy
Likely to progress the individual’s development and career at
the appropriate pace.
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.
This may be appropriate where:
Signed by VP/Head of College
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Objectives/targets are at the margins of acceptability
Where it may be beneficial to discuss cases to ensure
consistency across Colleges.
Date:
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