Guide to Eligibilty

Eligibility Guide
The level at which a title is awarded is governed by the Criteria for Academic Performance Policy as assessed by the relevant Head of School and Faculty Executive. It is recommended that all applicants read this Policy, particularly for Level D and E applications which require interview. The following is a brief guide only and any queries should be referred to the Faculty Human Resources Team.
 
Associate Lecturer (Level A)
A Level A Clinical Academic will be an effective clinical teacher, particularly at undergraduate level, will develop skills in clinical research, manage patient case load and will be involved in activities that foster links with the relevant profession. Associate Lecturer will be expected to undertake some administration primarily relating to teaching and research activities.
 
Lecturer (Level B)
In addition to the requirements at Level A, a Level B Clinical Academic will have a growing profile in teaching, research and in engagement with the profession which may include innovation in a clinical context. He or she may coordinate or lead the activities of other staff.  An advanced professional qualification or research higher degree would be expected. Lecturer level academics will also be expected to contribute to some development of course materials.  
 
Senior Lecturer (Level C)
In addition to the requirements at Level B, a Level C Clinical Academic will have an established record of achievement in clinical teaching and/or research and in engagement with the profession, which may include clinical innovation. A Level C academic will make a substantial senior contribution to clinical teaching within the school via coordination of a clinical teaching unit or a specialty/subspecialty program. An advanced professional qualification or research higher degree would be expected. A Clinical Academic’s possession of a Fellowship or equivalent in a speciality area may be recognised as an indicator of research and scholarship (most medical specialists are applicants at this level). Senior Lecturers will be expected to publish peer-reviewed clinical research studies and/or state/national guidelines for clinical practice and contribute to successful applications for competitive research funds. 
 
Associate Professor (Level D)
In addition to the requirements at Level C, a Level D Clinical Academic is expected to undertake senior leadership roles in clinical teaching, clinical research and scholarship, and/or in engaging with stakeholders, such as professional associations/organizations, employer groups, and/or consumer groups. They will have a record of outstanding impact and national achievement in clinical teaching, and/or clinical research.
 
Associate Professors are expected to have demonstrated evidence of the quality and impact of their work through publications in internationally-recognised outlets and leadership in funding applications. They will also take a leadership role in clinical program development and have a record of supervising students successfully to completion in an advanced program or RhD.
 
The Level D academic will show strong leadership in the profession and in engagement with external stakeholders and professional bodies. Clinical innovation will be accompanied by evidence of dissemination and adoption.
 
Professor (Level E)
In addition to Level D expectations, Level E Clinical Academics are expected to display a high level of leadership in their teaching, research and innovation. They will have developed an international reputation for outstanding impact and achievement in their profession, through clinical teaching and/or clinical research.
 
Professors are expected to guide the professional development of others, particularly thruogh postgraduate supervision and mentorship. While making a contribution to leadership within the school, and having a distinguished record of scholarly teaching and leadership, professors should also have demonstrated leadership, major funding initiatives, major contributions to knowledge and its beneficial application, and intellectual leadership beyond his or her specific areas of research.

 

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