(1) This policy provides promotion pathways for RMIT University to recognise and reward the achievements of academic staff who demonstrate: (2) The policy provides the framework and principles underpinning the promotion of eligible academic staff by: (3) This policy applies to full-time, part-time, continuing or fixed term academic staff employed by RMIT University in Melbourne and Vietnam who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements for academic promotion. (4) This policy does not apply to casual academic staff, vocational educational or professional staff. (5) RMIT commits to a fair, transparent and consistent promotions framework. (6) The promotions framework is based on: (7) RMIT will ensure information to support applicants for academic promotion is clear, current and relevant. (8) Opportunity for academic promotion will be: (9) Unless an exemption has been granted under the relevant procedure, academic staff will not be eligible to apply for promotion in the year immediately following an unsuccessful application. (10) Promotion determinations are made to the level immediately above the applicant’s substantive classification. (11) In exceptional circumstances the Vice-Chancellor may determine that it is in the best interests of RMIT for promotion to a higher level to be considered. (12) Applicants may lodge an appeal against an application decision or a promotion outcome on the grounds specified in the Academic Promotion Appeal Procedure. (13) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education is responsible for: (14) The Chief People Officer is responsible for: (15) The University Academic Promotion Committee (UAPC) is responsible for: (16) Deputy Vice-Chancellors (or their nominated delegates) are responsible for reviewing and approving/denying requests from academic staff who wish to apply for promotion in the year immediately following an unsuccessful application. (17) This policy will be reviewed annually on completion of the promotion round in consultation with the Chief People Officer. (18) Refer to the following documents which are established in accordance with this Policy: (19) This policy includes the following schedule(s):Academic Promotion Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
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Section 4 - Policy
Principles
Schedule and Eligibility
Appeals
Responsibilities
Review
Section 5 - Procedures and Resources
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