EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE 8 - 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 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 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 8, you are expected to meet the criteria required for Promotion to Grade 9 (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 9
Areas for further development not yet
Evidence of Achievements/Outputs in Year 1 planned, required activities and timescale.
(Timescales should reflect the requirement to meet the criteria
of Programme
within 3 years of appointment – identify Year 2 and Year 3
activities.)
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
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/rgbenchmarkinfo/
Principal Investigator or key contributor on RCUK, EU and/or
other grants.
Supervision
PGR supervision equal to Russell Group median
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/rgbenchmarkinfo/
Draft Objectives for Year 2 in Research and Scholarship
Draft Objectives
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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 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.
Teaching & Learning
Excellent standard of teaching performance at various levels, for
example, access, undergraduate, postgraduate (which might
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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 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
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.
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Contribution to the University international profile through the
development of partnerships in research and/or teaching.
Draft Objectives for Year 2 in Leadership & Management.
Draft Objectives
Knowledge/Skills Development and Support
Development/Support Needs
Note here the skills and knowledge you need to develop to meet
the Leadership and Management
Criteria.
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 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 9.
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 9 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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