understanding the academic staff promotion process sponsored by as senate
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Understanding the Academic Staff Promotion Process
Sponsored by AS Senate
Do I Even Qualify?
What’s the Difference?
Promotion vs Title Change Promotion entails change in prefix/no prefix (for
example Associate to No Prefix or No Prefix to Sr.) – mostly tied to years of service and performance.
Title Change entails a change in title due to addition of or reorganized responsibilities, not just years of service. Title change requires a TEI be filled out and scored in addition to supporting documentation. Title change DOES not cover an entirely new position, a search must be done for permanent new positions.
Getting Started… What you’ll need:
Academic Staff Promotion Instructions
Academic Staff Promotion Policies & Procedures
Potentially UPG (Unclassified Personnel Guidelines) information
First two documents can be found on UW-Superior Human Resources Page, last document can be found on UWSystem website.
Promotion: Years of Service Criteria
Promotion from Associate to No-Prefix The applicant must have two (2) years (full-
time equivalency) of employment in a position as of June 30th of the current fiscal year.
See POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF for additional criteria and process information
Promotion: Years of Service Criteria
Promotion from No-Prefix to Senior The applicant must have at least seven (7)
years (full-time equivalency) of comparable professional experience including the most recent five (5)years (full-time equivalency) at UW-Superior in the same salary range as of June 30th of the current fiscal year.
See POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF for additional criteria and process information
Title Change CriteriaStaff requesting a title change will need to be able to show via documentation, a substantial change in their job responsibilities. This DOES NOT include additional responsibilities for which
someone is receiving additional pay/stipend or being paid an overload for.
If a title does not fit the current job description due to addition of or reorganization of responsibilities, for example, (coordinator vs program manager),a title change may be requested.
When the request for title change is based on scope, it shall include comparison of similar programs on other campuses by number of students served, staff size, number of programs within the unit, level of reportage, unit budget and/or any other measure which may justify the title change.
Separate guidelines are available for Distinguished.
Promotion & Title Change:Things to Know You MUST have your most recent and up to date
position description on file with HR prior to the process.
Your performance evaluations will be a key factor in the consideration for promotion or title change. See promotion guidelines for more details.
For a title change, do your homework. You will most likely need to include comparative information from other institutions if you want your request to be seriously considered.
Contact InformationGENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCESS: Jen Bird
x8230, [email protected] Ryan Krueser
x8538, [email protected] Lisa Mattsson
x8013, [email protected]
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS: Human Resources
x8220, [email protected]