Academic promotions: overview
Where to start
Whether this is your first time applying for an academic promotion, or you've applied before, it's a good idea to start by exploring the guidance provided below.
Resources have been recently updated, so make sure you're up to date with the latest information.
A webinar on academic promotions
We ran a webinar for prospective applicants and academic colleagues interested in learning about the process and criteria changes in December 2024.
The University of York’s academic promotions process is designed to recognise and reward excellent performance that supports the delivery of University objectives in a fair and transparent way.
To be eligible for academic promotion, you must be able to demonstrate your level of performance against the promotion criteria.
What is happening and what the current stage of the academic promotions process is. You can always begin making an application at any date but submissions are during a specific window.
Steps to help you prepare to apply for a promotion. The guidance will help you understand the promotion process, reflect on yourself and consider how you could develop further.