Academic Promotions
Academic staff can apply for a promotion through the Academic Promotion process that will take place annually, for promotion to all academic levels.
Applications for Academic Promotions in 2025 will open on 12 May 2025 and close on Monday COB 7 July 2025.
All enquiries regarding the Academic Promotion Policy and Procedure, including candidate applications can be emailed to academicpromotions@newcastle.edu.au or by contacting the Promotions Officer on 4921 6757.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the Academic Promotion Policy and Procedure documents prior to commencing their application.
The Application Form (PDF 950KB) covers the essential information relating to the candidate’s employment, Leadership Statement, discipline norms and the nomination of external independent assessors.
The Academic Portfolio is intended to provide Committees with a portfolio that outlines activities and achievements in each of the three areas of: Teaching, Research, (including the Scholarship of Teaching), and Engagement and Leadership. The Academic Promotions Portfolio Development Guide provides candidates with additional information to consider when preparing their portfolio. The total combined portfolio content must not exceed 6 pages in length.
A case for promotion should consider expectations in regards to education for a case based upon Sustained Excellence or Sustained Exceptional Performance, as demonstrated by Examples of Evidence.
The Academic Promotions Curriculum Vitae (CV) is intended to provide Committees with an overview of a candidate’s scholarly career that has not already been provided in the application form.
The Head of School will provide a confidential report assessing the candidate’s performance in the key academic domains of teaching; research; and engagement and leadership to be completed on the pro forma.
Candidate Information Sessions – Registrations now open in Discover.
- Level B & C - Monday 12 May 2025, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Level D & E - Thursday 15 May 2025, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled candidate information sessions a copy of the presentation can be emailed to you upon request to academicpromotions@newcastle.edu.au.
Equity and Promotion Information Session -
presented by University Lead, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Professor Jill Duncan
We are committed to achieving equity in our promotions processes. This session focuses on encouraging and supporting colleagues who have experienced academic career disruption or other forms of disadvantage in the progression of their academic careers. The aim is to ensure equity in an inclusive promotion process through a focus on achievement relative to opportunity.
- Wednesday 28 May 2025, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Head of School Information Session
- Monday 12 May 2025, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Committee Member Information Session
- Wednesday 2 July 2025, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Library Workshops
The Library will organise a series of workshops to support researchers locate metrics for their publications in preparation for academic promotion applications. In due course, further information and registration details will be made available here.
The UPC will meet on Tuesday 21 October 2025 to consider and determine applications for promotion to Level D academic and Level E academic.
Committee Membership:
Chair | Professor Simon Barrie, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
Committee Members | Professor Zee Upton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Associate Professor Marcus Rodrigs, President of Academic Senate Professor Amanda Dawson, School of Medicine and Public Health Professor Neil Spratt, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Professor Victoria Haskins, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences Professor Ron Plotnikoff, School of Education Professor Anna Giacomini, School of Engineering Professor Scott Brown, School of Psychology |
External Rep | Professor Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, Western Sydney University |
Equity Observer | Kelly Martyn and Jackie Clifford, Human Resource Services |
The College Promotion Committee for Level B and Level C - Interview dates to be held on 3, 4, 5 September 2025
Chair | Professor Robert Greenberg, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
| Members | Associate Professor Diep Nguyen, Newcastle Business School Associate Professor Joanne Ailwood, School of Education Associate Professor Penny Buykx, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences Professor Scott Imig, School of Education Dr Justin Ellis, School of Law and Justice |
External Rep | Associate Professor Michelle Duffy, School of Environmental and Life Sciences |
Human Resources Rep | Kate Havrilka, HR Business Partner |
The College Promotion Committee for Level D and Level E - Interview dates to be held on 24, 25 & 26 September 2025
Chair | Professor Robert Greenberg, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
| Members | Professor Christina Boedker, Newcastle Business School Professor Jamie Carlson, Newcastle Business School Professor Jesper Gulddal, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences Professor Elena Prieto-Rodriguez, School of Education Professor John Anderson, School of Law and Justice |
| External Rep | Professor Temitope Egbelakin, School of Architecture and Built Environment |
Human Resources Rep | Kate Havrilka, HR Business Partner |
The College Promotion Committee for Level B and Level C - Interview dates to be held on 10, 11 & 12 September 2025
Chair | Professor Craig Simmons, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
Members | to be confirmed |
External Rep | to be confirmed |
Human Resources Rep | Jess Fitzpatrick |
The College Promotion Committee for Level D and Level E - Interview dates to be held on 24, 25 & 26 September 2025
Chair | Professor Craig Simmons, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
Members | to be confirmed |
External Rep | to be confirmed |
Human Resources Rep | Jess Fitzpatrick |
The College Promotion Committee for Level B and Level C - Interview dates to be held on 16, 17 & 18 September 2025
Chair | Professor Lisa Wood, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
| Members | to be confirmed |
External Rep | to be confirmed |
Human Resources Rep | Naomi Fibbens |
The College Promotion Committee for Level D and Level E - Interview dates to be held on 19, 24, 25 & 26 September 2025
Chair | Professor Lisa Wood, Pro Vice-Chancellor |
| Members | to be confirmed |
External Rep | to be confirmed |
Human Resources Rep | Naomi Fibbens |
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