School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work– Academic Standards
Criminology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology
Assumed appropriate to the discipline and that the staff member is REF returnable
PROFESSOR
READER
SENIOR LECTURER
LECTURER
Research
Research
Research
Research
Publications
Publications
Publications
Publications
Research outputs of appropriate
quality in terms of originality,
significance and rigour, equating
to a full REF (or equivalent) return
per five year cycle, including highquality, internationally-recognised
and peer-reviewed publications
(such as journal articles, book
chapters, monographs and edited
volumes) complementing the
School’s research strategies
Research outputs of appropriate
quality in terms of originality,
significance and rigour, equating
to a full REF (or equivalent) return
per five year cycle, including highquality, internationally-recognised
and peer-reviewed publications
(such as journal articles, book
chapters, monographs and edited
volumes) complementing the
School’s research strategies and
following consultation with DR
where appropriate
Research outputs of appropriate
quality in terms of originality,
significance and rigour, equating to
a full REF (or equivalent) return
per five year cycle, including highquality, internationally-recognised
and peer-reviewed publications
(such as journal articles, book
chapters, monographs and edited
volumes) complementing the
School’s research strategies and
following consultation with DR
where appropriate
Research outputs of appropriate
quality in terms of originality,
significance and rigour, equating
to a full REF (or equivalent)
return per five year cycle,
including high-quality,
internationally-recognised and
peer-reviewed publications (such
as journal articles, book
chapters, monographs and
edited volumes) complementing
the School’s research strategies
and following consultation with
DR where appropriate
Placement of outputs guided by
School research strategy and
consultation with DRs and Head
of School as appropriate
Placement of outputs guided by
School research strategy and
consultation with DRs
Placement of outputs guided by
School research strategy and
consultation with DRs and Head
of School as appropriate
Other related publications (such
as working papers, policy briefs),
as appropriate
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Placement of outputs guided by
School research strategy and
consultation with DRs
Dissemination & Impact
Dissemination & Impact
Dissemination & Impact
Dissemination & Impact
Frequent invitations for seminar
presentations at leading
Universities and/or paper
presentation at international
academic conferences with
funding by the host
University/Conference
Invited seminar presentations at
leading Universities and/or paper
presentation at international
academic conferences (typically
two per year) with funding by the
host University/Conference
Invited seminar presentations at
leading Universities and/or paper
presentation at international and/or
national academic conferences
(typically two per year)
Invited seminar presentations at
Universities and/or paper
presentation at national and/or
international academic
conferences (typically at least
three presentations over a twoyear period)
Evidence that publications are
making a major, internationallyrenowned contribution to one’s
scholarly field (e.g. wide and
positive citations, wide and
positive reviews, placement of
publication, extensive invitations
to present research findings – all
in an international context)
Evidence that publications are
making a major contribution to
one’s scholarly field
Evidence of international
audience for research and
reputation for research excellence
Evidence that publications are
making a significant contribution to
one’s scholarly field
Research attracting positive
publicity for the School and
University
Research attracting positive
publicity for the School and
University
Evidence of extensive, on-going
international audience for
research and reputation for
research excellence in publication
Research attracting positive
publicity for the School and
University e.g. through media
interest, involvement in public
forums and policy making
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Research dissemination and
other scholarly activity
contributing to enhancing the
School’s profile
Research and Scholarly Activity
Research and Scholarly Activity
Leading contribution to School
research strategies and
maintenance of reputation as a
leading expert in own subject
Substantial contribution to School
research strategies and
maintenance of reputation as a
notable expert in own subject
area
Management of externally funded
research projects including
supervision of staff and students,
as appropriate
Holder of Research Council
funding or equivalent as Principal
Investigator (except in cases
where research time is already
committed to on-going externally
funded research)
Involvement in large-scale
collaborative funding bids
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies, including
panel memberships
On-going mentoring role for junior
colleagues in grant acquisition
Leading contribution to
internationalisation of School’s
research activity and scholarly
reputation (e.g. in relation to
development of international
research collaborations, journal
Evidence of planning for and
organising high quality research
and dissemination
Holder of externally funded
research grants including
management of process and
supervision of staff and students,
as appropriate
Holder of Research Council or
other grants as Principal
Investigator involvement in
collaborative funding bids
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies, including
panel memberships
On-going mentoring role for junior
colleagues in grant acquisition
Substantial contribution to
internationalisation of School’s
research activity and scholarly
reputation (e.g. in relation to
development of international
Research and Scholarly Activity
Substantial contribution to School
research strategies and
maintenance of reputation as an
expert in own subject area
Evidence of planning for and
organising high quality research
and dissemination
Holder of externally funded
research grants including
management of process and
supervision of staff and students,
as appropriate
Leading role in major applications
for external funding, where
research time is not already
committed to on-going externally
funded research
Other evidence of engagement
with funding bodies
On-going mentoring role for junior
colleagues in grant acquisition
Substantial contribution to
internationalisation of School’s
research activity and scholarly
reputation (e.g. in relation to
development of international
research collaborations, journal
editing, seminar/conference
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Research and Scholarly Activity
Contribution to School strategies
and developing reputation as an
expert in own subject area
Evidence of planning for and
organising research and
dissemination
Participation in externally-funded
research projects (Research
Council or otherwise), as
appropriate
Contribution to high quality
applications for externallyfunded research, where
research time is not already
committed to other on-going
research
Contribution as appropriate to
internationalisation of School’s
research activity
editing, seminar/conference
organisation, recruitment of
international students)
research collaborations, journal
editing, seminar/conference
organisation, recruitment of
international students)
organisation, recruitment of
international students)
Research Supervision
Research Supervision
Research Supervision
On-going supervision of PhD
students, including some as first
supervisor
On-going supervision of PhD
students, including some as first
supervisor
Supervision of PhD students,
preferably with some work as
first supervisor (where
opportunity arises)
A record of successful
supervision to completion,
including first supervision
A record of successful supervision
to completion
Research Supervision
A substantial record of successful
supervision to completion,
including first supervision
On-going supervision of PhD
students, including some as first
supervisor
Leading contribution to
recruitment of research students
Substantial contribution to
recruitment of research students
Contribution to recruitment of
research students
Other Professional Activity
Other Professional Activity
Other Professional Activity
Professional contributions,
including book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
Professional contributions to
include book-reviewing, articlerefereeing or grant application
assessments each year
External examining
Professional contribution to the
discipline, e.g. refereeing articles,
committee membership of
professional associations,
reviewing grant application
assessments
Record of external examining
Leadership role in journal editing
and/or professional bodies (e.g.
ESRC, AHRC, subject
associations, British Academy,
Royal Irish Academy,
HEFCE/REF Committees,
regional/national/international
governmental and other
prestigious bodies)
Leadership role in professional
bodies
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Other Professional Activity
Professional contribution to the
discipline, e.g. article refereeing,
book reviewing
Evidence of leadership in
international research networks
Education
Education
Education
Education
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching load, in accordance with
School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and feedback,
and appropriate contributions to
undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching and supervision
Teaching load, in accordance with
School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and feedback,
and appropriate contributions to
undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching and supervision
Teaching load, in accordance with
School Workload Allocation Model,
with agreed standards in relation to
delivery and feedback, and
appropriate contributions to
undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching and supervision
Full teaching load, in accordance
with School Workload Allocation
Model, with agreed standards in
relation to delivery and
feedback, and appropriate
contributions to undergraduate
and postgraduate teaching and
supervision
Positive teaching performance as
evidenced by student evaluation
and/or peer review
Positive teaching performance as
evidenced by student evaluation
and/or peer review
Positive teaching performance as
evidenced by student evaluation
and/or peer review
Commitment to professional
development
Commitment to professional
development
Commitment to professional
development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Leading contribution to curriculum
development, including module or
programme convenorship(s)
Substantial contribution to
Substantial contribution to
curriculum development, including curriculum development, including
module convenorship(s)
module convenorship(s)
Appropriate contribution to
research training
Appropriate contribution to
research training.
Commitment to enhancement of
quality and innovative teaching
Commitment to enhancement of
quality and innovative teaching
Positive teaching performance
as evidenced by student
evaluation and/or peer review
Commitment to professional
development
Curriculum Development
Commitment to range of quality
and innovative teaching
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Responsibility for curriculum
development as appropriate
(e.g. module convenorship,
participation in programme
review)
Commitment to enhancement of
quality and innovative teaching
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Professional engagement with
students (e.g. personal tutor,
membership of SSCC, receptions
and graduations)
Positive engagement with
students (e.g. personal tutor,
membership of SSCC, receptions
and graduations)
Positive engagement with students
(e.g. personal tutor, membership of
SSCC, receptions, graduations)
Positive engagement with
students (e.g. course tutor,
personal tutor, receptions and
graduations)
Leading contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Substantial contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Leadership in Education
Leadership in Education
Leading role in developing and
supporting innovative teaching
methods
Substantial role in developing and
supporting innovative teaching
methods
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Leading responsibility for a
significant element of the School’s
education portfolio and/or
education processes
Responsibility for substantial
parts of the School’s education
portfolio and/or education
processes
Substantial contribution to School
objectives in relation to NSS and
student retention.
Leadership in Education
Developing and supporting
innovative teaching methods
Mentoring of colleagues or
teaching assistants
Responsibility for parts of the
School’s education portfolio or
education processes
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Contribution to School objectives
in relation to NSS and student
retention.
Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Administration &
Contribution to community
Leading Contribution to School &
University Administration
School & University
Administration
School & University Administration
School & University
Administration
Sustained, major contribution to
School administration,
management and leadership as
required (e.g. HoS, DE, DR,
Postgraduate Tutor, Committee
chairing, School Management
Board, Chairing vivas and
differentiation panels etc.)
Sustained and substantial
contribution to School
administration and management
as required (e.g. Committee
chairing, Postgraduate Tutor,
Disability Adviser, Personal Tutor
Co-ordinator, Seminar Series coordinator)
Substantial contribution to
University administration and
management, as required (e.g.
University appointment panels,
University committee
memberships)
Leading Voluntary Contribution to
Outreach Activities & External
Relations
Contribution to University
administration and management,
as appropriate
Examples might include:
Leading role in UG and PGT
recruitment activities
Engagement with employers and
other stakeholders
Media work
Knowledge transfer activity
Voluntary Contribution to
Outreach Activities & External
Relations
Examples might include:
Role in UG and PGT recruitment
activities
Engagement with employers and
wider community
Media work (including School
website, new social media)
Knowledge transfer activity
Sustained and substantial
contribution to School
administration and management as
required (e.g. Committee chairing,
Postgraduate Tutor, Disability
Adviser, Examinations Liaison
Officer, Careers and Employer
Liaison, Personal Tutor Coordinator, Seminar Series coordinator)
Contribution to School
administration and management
as required (e.g. Committee
membership, module and
programme review, Seminar
Series co-ordinator)
Contribution to University
administration and management,
as appropriate
Voluntary Contribution to Outreach
Activities & External Relations
Examples might include:
Role in UG and PGT recruitment
activities
Engagement with employers and
wider community
Media work (including School
website, new social media)
Knowledge transfer activity
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards
Voluntary Contribution to
Outreach Activities & External
Relations
Examples might include:
Participation in UG and PGT
recruitment activities, events,
visits to schools, open days,
contributing to marketing
material
Engagement with wider
community
Media work (including School
website, new social media)
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work – Academic Standards