Academic Promotion
Applicable to the Research, Teaching and Enterprise (RTE) job family
The academic career path at Loughborough involves colleagues making an application to the University via the Dean, to be considered for promotion to either Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professor using an agreed set of criteria.
Supporting the University’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion aim, the career pathways are now more inclusive and reflective of the Academy and wider society, both of which have changed significantly since the promotion criteria were last reviewed eight years ago.
The current criteria and processes were launched in autumn 2023. Following a review, the application form has been simplified and the guidance updated, including an interactive presentation to enable colleagues to understand the pathways. Please use the template on this page for applications to the promotion committees from April 2024 onwards.
If you have any questions about applying for academic promotion, please contact your Dean of School in the first instance.
Meeting dates and submission deadlines
| Committee | Meeting date | HR submission date |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion to Senior Lecturer | Monday 24th March 2025 | Friday 31st January 2025 |
| Personal Titles Committee | Friday 4th April 2025 | Friday 31st January 2025 |
Your school will publish its own deadline for the School Promotions Committee, which is the first step in reviewing your application. If your application is endorsed at this level, it will then advance to the University committee and be submitted to HR by the stated deadline.