Appointments

The quality of academic appointments substantially defines the quality of the Institute. New academic appointments are made in accordance with the official recruitment policy with each job description aligned with the promotion criteria for each grade and career track in terms of qualifications, skills and experience, detailed in this policy document. Together, these policies set out the procedures which are designed to recruit the best possible candidate for appointment to the Institute.

 

Newly appointed early career academic postholders will normally be placed on a salary point within grades 7 or 8 on appointment. The initial salary placement will be commensurate with previous experience and achievements and will be approved by the Head of the Academic Division, or their nominee, in consultation with the relevant Director of Human Resources. All new academic appointees will be required to complete a minimum probationary period before their appointment can be confirmed.

 

Academic Division

 

Academic and research posts are advertised exclusively in the the Times Higher Education Supplement and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Apart from online facilities of these two publications, we do not recruit online nor through any online agency; therefore we urge applicants to avoid any other sites or agencies purporting to recruit on our behalf.

 

We regret that we are unable to accept any applications for permanent employment except in response to our published advertisements or through appointed search agencies. Unsolicited applications, "cold-calls", or contacts from "headhunter" agencies are highly discouraged and may prove prejudicial to otherwise qualified candidates.

 

Appointment and Promotion Policy

 

We are committed to enhancing our reputation as an international research-led educational institution and maintaining a level of academic discipline and achievement that is respected worldwide.

 

The Institute's Academic Appointment and Promotion Policy sets out the principles that underpin a fair and transparent appointment and promotion process for all eligible academic staff. The promotion process is designed to recognise and reward excellent performance that supports the delivery of Institute's objectives. These are measured by an individual’s ability to demonstrate excellence over a sustained period, and evidenced by the significance of their contribution and impact across the full range of academic activities.

 

The Performance and Development process affords an opportunity for career goals to be identified allowing strategies to be put in place to achieve the standard necessary for promotion. Partnered with the Performance and Development process, the Academic Appointment and Promotion policy offers a career pathway for academic staff to build their expertise and standing within their own discipline

 

Confidentiality

 

All materials and deliberations relating to applications will be treated in the strictest confidence by all participants in the process. Members of the Reviewing Committee will not normally discuss applications or recommendations outside the Committee meeting structure, unless for advice on a procedural matter.

 

It is the Institute's policy, in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, to retain each application, and associated correspondence, in an individual’s personal file, including references sought for successful applicants. References sought for unsuccessful applicants will be held for twelve months and then securely destroyed.