Promotions: Deadlines and Documentation

DEADLINES FOR PROMOTION PROPOSALS

Referees: by 17 October 2008
Heads of Department to submit names of Promotion candidates, the grade it is proposed candidates should be promoted to, and contact information of referees on the standard Form, to Human Resources.

Promotion Submissions: by 7 November 2008
Heads of Department submit recommendations for promotion in the form of a full report on the individual(s) concerned, curriculum vitae and commentary on teaching contribution on the standard Forms, to Human Resources. [Departmentally-sponsored candidates should not submit personal statements in support of their promotion.]
Writings:
Three properly-ordered sets of up to four writings are required by the Promotions Committee to support proposals for promotion and should be submitted to Human Resources. Three copies of any book reviews, whether favourable or unfavourable may also be submitted.

DOCUMENTATION FOR PROMOTION

Please note: these documents are stored in Public Folders and are only accessible to those with an LSE username and password.

Departmental Promotion Proposal Form: completed by the Head of Department indicating the candidate's research and teaching activities and administrative contribution and indicating the names of External Experts.
The CV Template for Promotion: completed by the candidate. The Promotion CV template instructions to candidates is a separate document.
The Teaching Contribution Form: completed by the candidate.
The Referees for Departmental Promotion Form: completed by the Head of Department giving names and full contact information (including email, telephone and fax) of six outside referees to be consulted by the Promotions Committee: three nominated by the candidate (including 1 reserve) and three nominated by the department (including 1 reserve).
Three properly-ordered sets of up to four writings which the candidate believes best represent his/her qualities.
Three copies of any reviews which have appeared on the candidate's books whether they are favourable or unfavourable.

MEETING DATES

29 October 2008: The Promotions Committee receives a full list of staff proposed for promotion, approves referees for promotion candidates to be consulted forthwith, approves Departmental lists of External Experts and appoints Promotions Committee members to read promotion candidates' writings.

26 February (& 27) February 2009: The Promotions Committee meets to consider and make decisions on proposals for Promotion. The date of Friday 27 February 2009 is held in reserve for continuation of business from the previous day's meeting on Thursday 26 February 2009.