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(a) The primary criterion is a research record of a high order, the quality of which has gained external recognition, and which is comparable in distinction with that expected of readers appointed on the grounds of research achievement at other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high-level research.
(a) The primary criterion is that research must be of outstanding quality, have led to a significant international reputation, and be comparable in distinction with that expected of a professor in other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high-level research.
In all cases, in accordance with the University's equal opportunities aims, account will be taken of factors which might have affected an individual's performance during the time under review, thus making the contribution to research, in particular, less than would otherwise have been expected.
All of the information supplied by applicants under 3 below, including any statements about factors which may have led to academic achievements appearing less than they would otherwise have been, are to be assessed against these criteria.
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It is essential for exercises such as this to be conducted as openly as possible and faculty boards are therefore asked to send this circular to all eligible academic staff on their establishment, together with covering information about the composition of its committee. (Printed labels will be available for this purpose.)
Separate circulars are being sent to heads of departments and to colleges, since under the new policy all employees of the University (i.e. not merely academic staff), and also persons not employed by the University but who are making a significant and sustained contribution to it in an academic capacity, are eligible to apply. Faculty boards may themselves wish to ensure that such persons in their subject-area who are not members of the academic staff are aware of the exercise. Such persons must apply according to the same timescale and under the same procedures as for academic staff: and their applications will be considered according to the same criteria.
Those who wish to put themselves forward should indicate whether they wish to be considered for the conferment of the title of reader or of professor, or either. They must submit information set out under the following headings:
(1) University lectures and classes given )Over the last three
)years or such longer
(2) Graduate supervision and other )period as may be
graduate teaching undertaken )required to specify
)the nature and
(3) University examining )extent of particular
)contributions under
(4) University administration )these headings
)
(5) Undergraduate teaching for college(s) )
)
(6) College administration )
(7) Advanced study and research, including
publications, grants, etc.
(8) Future plans for research
(9) Any other relevant information
They must also supply a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, at least one of whom must be external to Oxford, and one of whom must be a representative of the college. [2]
All of those who wish to be considered must make such an application to the Secretary of Faculties, University Offices, Wellington Square, by 1 January 1996 (it is not open to faculty board committees to invite individuals who have not put themselves forward to consider doing so).
All of those who put themselves forward should feel free to mention any factors (domestic or otherwise) which may have led, for instance, to academic achievements appearing less than they would otherwise have been.
References will be taken up in all cases by the Secretary of Faculties in one of the standard formats which are appended at I–IV. References received will be passed on immediately to the committee to which the relevant faculty board has delegated its consideration of the applications. That committee must assess all of the applicants in the light of the material they have submitted and of the references received, and strictly by reference to the criteria in section 2 above. The committee should then submit its comments to the Secretary of Faculties for the Distinctions Committee. Whether through the references obtained, or through its own comments, or both, the faculty board's committee is expected to address explicitly in each case the question whether in its opinion the individual meets the key elements of the relevant criteria, namely
(a) quality of research achievement and its comparability with that expected of professors/readers in other major research universities;
(b) extent and quality of contribution to teaching and administration for University and college.
The committee should supply details as to how it approached its task, and in particular as to how it interpreted the criteria.
Faculty board committees may make such inquiries as they deem necessary in order to ensure that they have sufficient evidence to enable submissions to be assessed consistently.
Faculty board committees must consult between themselves in cases where an individual on the establishment of one board has academic interests nearer to those of another board.
In making their submission, chairmen or secretaries of committees should state expressly that these bodies have observed the following elements of the above procedure: composition of selection committees, circulation of all information to all eligible academic staff, consideration of factors affecting academic performance, and consideration of all information against the criteria.
The comments made on behalf of each faculty board must be forwarded to the Secretary of Faculties by 16 March 1996.
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(1) the Vice-Chancellor;
(2) the Chairman of the General Board;
(3)–(14) twelve persons not necessarily being members of the General Board, two of whom shall be external to Oxford; and comprising at least one member of each sex.
Those appointed under (3)–(14) shall hold office for four years, and shall not be eligible for reappointment, after serving for any full period of office, until a further period of four years has elapsed.
The actual membership of the committee has not yet been settled; details of this will be published in the Gazette as soon as they are known and before the deadline for receipt of submissions from individuals.
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Full details of the new scheme which the University has introduced to recognise distinction are annexed. May I draw your attention to the main criteria for the title of professor, as set out on p. 2:
(a) The primary criterion is that research must be of outstanding quality, have led to a significant international reputation, and be comparable in distinction with that expected of a professor in other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high-level research.
In respect of the primary criterion it would be of considerable help if you would comment on the quality and international reputation of 1~'s research record, and compare its distinction with that expected of professors in the leading UK departments in this subject area. Any additional comments you might have, e.g. on 1~'s contribution to teaching and administration, would of course also be welcome.
It would be helpful if I could receive your reference by 2~.
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Full details of the new scheme which the University has introduced to recognise distinction are annexed. May I draw your attention to the main criteria for the title of reader, as set out on p. 2:
(a) The primary criterion is a research record of a high order, the quality of which has gained external recognition, and which is comparable in distinction with that expected of readers appointed on the grounds of research achievement at other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high-level research.
In respect of the primary criterion it would be of considerable help if you would comment on the quality and degree of external recognition of 1~'s research record, and compare its distinction with that expected of readers in the leading UK departments in this subject area. Any additional comments you might have, e.g. on 1~'s contribution to teaching and administration, would of course also be welcome.
It would be helpful if I could receive your reference by 2~.
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Full details of the new scheme which the University has introduced to recognise distinction are annexed. May I draw your attention to the main criteria for the title of reader or professor, as set out on p. 2:
(a) The primary criterion is a research record of a high order, the quality of which has gained external recognition, and which is comparable in distinction with that expected of readers appointed on the grounds of research achievement at other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high- level research.
(a) The primary criterion is that research must be of outstanding quality, have led to a significant international reputation, and be comparable in distinction with that expected of a professor in other major research universities.
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high- level research.
In respect of the primary criteria it would be of considerable help if you would comment on the quality and reputation of 1~'s research record, and compare its distinction with that expected of readers and professors in the leading UK departments in this subject area. Any additional comments you might have, e.g. on 1~'s contribution to teaching and administration, would of course also be welcome.
It would be helpful if I could receive your reference by 2~.
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Full details of the new scheme which has been introduced to recognise distinction are annexed. May I draw your attention to the main criteria set out on p. 2, and in particular to the following provision:
(b) The individual must have undertaken teaching and borne an equitable share of administrative duties in the University (and in college where appropriate) and these teaching and administrative duties must have been performed well. Particular flair in teaching or in contributions to teaching would strengthen the case for the title. An outstanding contribution to teaching could compensate for a lesser contribution to high-level research.
It would be of considerable help if you would provide information on the extent and an opinion on the quality of 1~'s contribution to college teaching (if appropriate) and administration. Any additional comments you might have, e.g. on 1~'s research record, would of course also be welcome.
It would be helpful if I could receive your reference by 2~.
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[2] In cases where applicants employed by the University hold no college fellowship, the names of two referees only should be supplied. Applicants not employed by the University must cite three referees, at least one of whom must be external to Oxford, and one of whom must be a representative of their employer.
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