Promotion from Senior Lecturer

PORTFOLIO

PROMOTION FROM SENIOR LECTURER

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

Introduction:

Please complete all sections and those sub-sections of the portfolio that are relevant to you. Information and supporting evidence provided should only refer to the period since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent. Additional information prior to this should be included in an attached CV.

Section 1: Personal Details – to be completed online via erecruitment

Section 2: Research and Scholarship

Section 3: Academic Leadership

Section 4: Teaching & Learning

Section 5: Contribution to the University and the Wider Community

SECTION 2: RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Candidates will be assessed on the extent of national and international recognition as a leading researcher and scholar in their chosen field.

When considering publication performance, care will be taken to differentiate between peer reviewed and non-refereed articles and books and between those articles written as sole author, major author and co-author. For co-authored publications describe your contribution to the article in one sentence.

Sub-sections listed are intended as a guide. Please complete all relevant sub-sections providing supporting evidence. Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent.

2.1 / Summary
Total Number / Number as Sole Author / Number as Co-Author / Number Submitted for Review
Books
Book Chapters
Edited Books
Refereed Journal Papers
Conference Publications
Conference Presentations
Number of Citations
Newspaper Articles
Invention Disclosures
Patents/Patent Applications
Supervised Current Solo / Supervised Current Joint / Supervised Completed Solo / Supervised Completed Joint
FYP Research Projects
Research Masters Theses
Taught Masters Theses
PhD Theses
Total Number of Grants Awarded / Total Value to UL
Research Funding
2.2 / Substantial volume of refereed research publications, books, book chapters or monographs. Evidence of impact is required.
Publication:
2.3 / Publication of the results of original research and other scholarly endeavours in refereed journals of high national and international repute and impact. Expert reports or literature reviews in field of expertise that are published in internationally respected publications and editing of such scholarly journals.
Publication:
Title/ Journal / Authors
Journal Impact Factor:
Number of Citations (ISI or other suitable index):
2.4 / A substantial volume of Original research published in conference proceedings where the full paper has been subject to peer review by two referees (and where the onus will be on the applicant to provide evidence that such peer review has been carried out).
Publication:
Evidence of Peer Review:
2.5 / Presentation of seminars, papers and lectures on own research at UL and other academic institutions. Conferences - state whether keynote, plenary or featured speaker.
Title:
Venue / Date:
2.6 / Commissioned Reports - Publications of reports commissioned by government agencies and international organisations and reports on high-level consultancies carried out for industrial and commercial organisations.
Report:
Commissioning Agency:
2.7 / Creative works of intellectual repute in relevant disciplines.
Nature of Work:
Means of Dissemination:
Evidence of Impact:
2.8 / A proven track record in the leadership, management and direction of a substantial research group (in accordance with disciplinary norms) and the successful acquisition of competitive research funding.
Research Group(s):
Dates:
Role:
Achievements:
2.9 / Creation and/or leadership of/within substantial research group, Centre, Institute, facilities or programmes.
Entity / Programme: Dates:
Role:
Describe (50 words maximum) your contribution:
2.10 / Creation and/or leadership of substantial, multi-institutional or collaborative research facilities and/or programmes.
Facility / Programme:
Dates:
Role:
Achievements:
2.11 / Research Funding Awarded - Track record in acquisition of research funding including ability to attract funding from external peer reviewed research grant agencies.
Title:
Source / Programme:
Value to UL:
Year of Award:
Duration:
Describe your role in securing the grant:
2.12 / Awards of prizes or honours for university, national and/or internationally regarded research.
Details of Award:
2.13 / Postgraduate Supervision
Research Masters Theses (Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent).
Student Name / Current Solo / Current Joint / Completed Solo / Completed Joint
Taught Masters Dissertations (Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent).
Student Name / Current Solo / Current Joint / Completed Solo / Completed Joint
PhD Theses (Attach Theses Titles and completion dates as an Appendix). (Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent).
Student Name / Current Solo / Current Joint / Completed Solo / Completed Joint
2.14 / Participation in public affairs and contribution to the development of public policy.
Nature of Participation:
Evidence of Impact:
2.15 / Generation of New Intellectual Property - New intellectual property generated as a result of own investigations or investigations conducted within a team or teams led by the nominee including the successful application and granting of patents and licences.
Nature of Intellectual Property Generated:
Patents Awarded:
Evidence of Impact:
2.16 / Commercialisation of research.
Project:
Nature of Commercialisation:
Evidence of Impact:
2.17 / Editorial positions in high impact academic and professional journals.
Journal:
Dates:
Role:
2.18 / Journals in which you act as a Peer Reviewer.
Journal:
Dates:
Role:
2.19 / Any other contribution that you consider relevant.

SECTION 3: ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

Demonstration of successfully discharging a major leadership position within the University and/or the national or international community.

3.1 / Demonstration of high quality, management, leadership and administration within the University as evidenced by successful performance in a University leadership position such as Vice-President, Dean, Assistant Dean, Head of Department or Institute Director.
Position:
Dates:
Achievements (50 words max):
3.2 / Leadership of collaborative multi-disciplinary or multi-organisational initiatives (not covered in 3.1).
Initiative:
Dates:
Role:
Achievements (50 words max):
3.3 / Development and leadership of new high quality programmes of study including continuing professional development and distance learning programmes.
Programme:
Achievements (50 words max):
3.4 / Successful, sustained leadership of high quality programmes of study.
Description:
Supporting Evidence:
3.5 / Appointment/election to key positions on national or international bodies.
Body:
Dates:
Role:
3.6 / Successful performance as Chair of Faculty or University Committees.
Committee:
Dates:
Role:
Achievements (50 words max):
3.7 / Service as External Thesis Examiner/Visiting Professor.
Details of Service:
University / Institution:
3.8 / Significant contribution as Chair or Member of Government Advisory Bodies.
Body:
Dates:
Ro Achievements (50 words max):
3.9 / Any other contribution you consider relevant.

SECTION 4: TEACHING & LEARNING

Demonstration of excellence of contribution to teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students and/or of professional peers and practitioners nationally and internationally which will be provided through a teaching portfolio.

Sub-sections listed are intended as a guide. Please complete all relevant sub-sections providing supporting evidence: Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent.

4.1 / Summary
Teaching / <20 / <50 / 50 - 100 / 101-200 / >200
Size of Class Taught
Number of Years Teaching
Number of Evaluations of Teaching
Year / Modules Taught / % Contribution / Required / Elective / Evaluated (Yes or No)
4.2 / Demonstration of national or international eminence in teaching and learning.
Description:
Evidence of Success (50 words max):
4.3 / Sustained, high quality contribution to the scholarship/research on teaching and learning (not covered in 4.2).
Contribution:
Evidence of Contribution (50 words max):
4.4 / Outstanding teaching commitment as demonstrated through revisions to module content and delivery.
Track Record:
Evidence of Commitment (50 words max):
4.5 / Provide evidence of high quality teaching which may include teaching philosophy, teaching performance and effectiveness, assessment and examination of student learning and professional development, past, present and future, and any other evidence not covered in 4.2 which the candidate deems appropriate. Please refer to CTL Guidelines for further guidance.
Description:
Evidence of high quality teaching:
4.6 / Teaching excellence demonstrated through education of professional peers and practitioners nationally and internationally, e.g., in leading advanced developments in one’s own field (not covered in Sections 2 and 3).
Description:
Evidence of Excellence:
4.7 / Sustained, successful innovation and leadership in curriculum design, pedagogy and review and use of technology.
Description:
Evidence of Innovation and Leadership:
4.8 / Publication of text books (not covered in Section 2).
Publication:
Evidence of Impact:
4.9 / Service as External Programme Examiner or Reviewer/Visiting Teaching Appointments (not one day visits).
Details of Service:
University / Institution:
4.10 / Evidence of successful leadership in teaching and learning (not covered in Section 3).
Description:
Evidence of Leadership:
4.11 / Describe (in maximum 300 words) some of the changes in your teaching style and practice resulting from feedback by students.
4.12 / Any other contribution you consider relevant.

SECTION 5:

Contribution to Department, Faculty, University, Profession and the Wider Community

Demonstration of substantial achievement in enhancing the University’s contribution to its communities.

Please complete all RELEVANT sections providing SUPPORTING EVIDENCE. Information and evidence provided should only be since your last promotion or appointment in the University of Limerick, whichever is most recent.

5.1 / Participation in public affairs and contribution to the development of public policy at a regional, national, and/or international level.
Nature of Participation:
Evidence of Impact:
5.2 / Contribution to colleagues through mentoring or advisory roles.
Role:
Evidence of Impact:
5.3 / Active, sustained contribution to University, Faculty and Department Committees.
Committee:
Dates:
Role:
Achievements (50 words max):
5.4 / Engagement in marketing, promotion and fundraising activities on behalf of the University.
Activity:
Dates:
Role:
Evidence of Success (50 words max):
5.5 / Engagement in partnerships with local regional, national and international agencies.
Agency:
Nature of Partnership:
Role:
5.6 / Successful engagement with external agencies and bodies on behalf of the University, including consultancies (paid and unpaid).
Agency:
Nature of Partnership:
Role:
5.7 / Substantial voluntary contribution to the intellectual, educational, social, cultural or economic life of the University.
Nature of Contribution:
Evidence of Impact:
5.8 / Demonstrated track record of contribution to the profession(s) or professional associations linked to the disciplinary base of the applicant.
Nature of Contribution:
Evidence of Impact:
5.9 / Media contributions of a substantive nature that enhance the profile and reputation of the University.
Nature of Contribution:
Evidence of Impact:
5.10 / Contribution to civic society through participation in voluntary or community bodies (outside UL).
Organisation / Body:
Role:
5.11 / Contribution to the internationalisation of the University
Activity:
Dates:
Role:
Evidence of Success (50 words max):
5.12 / Any other contribution you consider relevant.

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