Academic promotion
The academic promotions process is designed to recognise and reward excellent performance that supports the delivery of University objectives in a fair and transparent way.
If you have any questions, please contact us at academic-promotions@york.ac.uk.
Apply for promotion
- You have until Friday, 27 January 2023 to apply
- HoDs have until Friday 24 February to complete their HoD report
Before you apply
- Watch our overview of the promotions process
- Watch this year's promotions webinar and read the webinar Q&As
- Check the timeline for the academic promotions process
- Read the promotions criteria
- Talk to your Head of Department
- Look at our example application documents to understand how to complete yours
Promotion criteria
Understand the performance requirements of each level of academic role.
Principles underpinning the promotion process
Heads of Departments: role and guidance
Faculty Promotion Panels: terms of reference
Academic Promotions Committee: terms of reference and membership
Promotion policy
Retention of academic, research and teaching staff through promotion
Watch our video overview of the promotion process
Avtar Matharu talks about applying for academic promotion as a BAME colleague
Sanju Velani talks about his experience of applying for academic promotion as a BAME colleague
Prof Henrice Altink, History, discusses applying for academic promotion
Dr Jan Hardman, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education, talks about academic promotion