University-wide Standard Descriptors

These descriptors represent the general expectations for the teaching component of an academic staff member’s role at different levels.

Staff entering at each level (or being promoted to a level) would not be expected to meet all aspects for the level. However, it would be expected that staff will develop a career plan which identifies the development required to meet the level of the descriptor.

The descriptors may be used to guide the preparation of a case for promotion. NOTE: The standards and requirements (range and scope) for promotion are determined by the Academic Promotions policy.

All staff are expected to meet the Minimum Standards for Academic Levels (MSAL) – see Schedule F of the Academic Staff Agreement 2006.

All new staff are also expected to have completed the Foundations of University Teaching and Learning (FUTL) program, or its equivalent.

• Lecturer (Level A)
• Assistant Professor (Level B)
• Associate Professor (Level C)
• Professor (Level D)
• Winthrop Professor (Level E) / Professorial Fellow (Teaching and Learning)