assurance of curriculum at faculty level. Mentoring and Support Little interaction with students in mentorship capacity. Makes minimal contribution to students’ academic development. Interaction with students is less frequent than would be expected for the course Is sensitive to issues of diversity and academic progress of students. Frequently approached by students on academic matters. Is an empathetic teacher and sensitive to non-academic needs. Frequently approached by students on non-academic matters. Widely recognised student mentor with demonstrated ability to adapt approaches and assist students with wide variety of non-academic needs. Is an effective mentor to colleagues and encourages them to improve their teaching methods and techniques. Highly regarded by students, colleagues and graduates as an effective advisor and mentor. Consulted by colleagues regarding mentoring and advising. Post Graduate Supervision May also teach post graduate students or serves as a for postgraduate students Successfully supervises students; carries a light to moderate load of PG supervision Is an effective postgraduate student supervisor who has successfully supervised several masters and/ or doctoral research students to completion. Is an empathetic postgraduate supervisor. Has a track record of quality supervision Currently highly productive and has an outstanding throughput of postgraduate students. Scholarship Has an effective working knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks that underpin current educational practices Practices reflectively. Consults with educational experts in department or faculty. Undertakes courses in higher education in order to improve or develop educational practice. Has contributed chapters to textbooks for undergraduate or postgraduate education.. Consistently uses the best available information about teaching, assessment, curriculum, mentoring/advising. May have obtained a qualification in health professions education, for example a fellowship, certificate or diploma. Has edited a textbook for undergraduate or postgraduate education with relevant application nationally or internationally. May have obtained a higher degree in health professions education, such as a Masters degree or PhD
Management A staff member whose managerial and administrative contributions are restricted to activities OR generally makes a minimal contribution to divisional/ departmental or Faculty management. Contributes modestly to departmental or divisional activities, with a focus largely on teaching and research OR is a new appointee who has, as yet, had limited opportunity to become involved in the management/administrative arena, but is enthusiastic and willing and has indicated commitment and competence to do so OR Is an established staff member who limits his/her role in administration and management. Is able to administer teaching courses and research programmes effectively, and, where relevant, shows evidence of effective financial planning in relation to course development and long term sustainability. Plays an active part in divisional/departmental administration, either as a professional degree programme or postgraduate course convener or as a member of a departmental committee. Contributes to faculty or university projects and committees and keenly participates in departmental and faculty management and administration. Demonstrates an appreciation of the value of quality assurance processes in teaching and research and initiates activities to promote this in the department or division. Tasks are accomplished reliably when called upon to do so. Is likely to be serving as a head of a division or large research group or a department and/or is frequently asked to serve as acting head of one; or is serving as a professional degree programme year convenor or postgraduate teaching programme convenor Is able to secure resources necessary to ensure the development and growth of their unit/division/department. Recruits and effectively manages colleagues and teams to create a high performance environment. Has a reputation for sound judgement and is widely recognised as a good manager and administrator. May be the chair or core member of one of the faculty’s or University committees, or be engaged in other important Faculty initiatives. Has an excellent track record in divisional, departmental, faculty and university management/administration activities. Has a track record in serving as a professional degree programme or other large postgraduate teaching programme convenor Is known for accepting such activities and performing them effectively and efficiently. Is able to initiate major faculty or university-wide projects (e.g. financial, operational, and strategic) that require a careful balancing of the needs of different stakeholders. Is recognised for ability to develop or utilize management procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness of the academic project. May be the chair of one or more University committees.
development. Public information and discourse Minor contributions to raising awareness, promoting debate and shifting discourse in civil society, communities, industry, health or education sectors using professional, scientific or clinical expertise, scholarship or research findings. Limited contributions to raising awareness, promoting debate and shifting discourse in civil society, communities, industry, education or health sectors using professional, scientific or clinical expertise, scholarship or research findings. Established local recognition and regular contributions to raising awareness, promoting debate and shifting discourse in civil society, communities, industry, education or health sectors using professional, scientific or clinical expertise, scholarship or research findings. Actively participates in programmes that inspire our youth to consider a career in the health sciences or allied fields. Established national recognition and sustained contributions to raising awareness, promoting debate and shifting discourse in civil society, communities, industry, education or health sectors using professional, scientific or clinical expertise, scholarship or research findings. National involvement in in activities that impact on public understanding of the relevant discipline, based on scholarly/ professional expertise. Widespread recognition for active participation in programmes that inspire our youth to consider a career in the health sciences or allied fields. National participation and leadership in societies, groups and professional associations. Established national and international recognition and sustained contributions to raising awareness, promoting debate and shifting discourse in civil society, communities, industry, education or health sectors using professional, scientific or clinical expertise, scholarship or research findings. National and international involvement in activities that impact on public understanding of science, their discipline and/or areas of research. For example are frequently requested to participate/lead debates or give lectures on topical issues and/or policy. Their public inputs influences policy and decision-making on matters that relate to the national curriculum, health science policy or other education structures. Is a highly respected by the faculty and University, and/or international colleagues as an outstanding leader in national and international societies and associations.