General Standards
A professor is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within the school, faculty and University-wide, and within the community, both scholarly and general.
A professor must be willing to work within the legislative requirements of the University, particularly in support of the University's commitment to equity.
Skill Base
A professor will normally
- have a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing derived from recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area;
- have a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant discipline;
- demonstrate academic excellence through an outstanding contribution to teaching, research and the discipline; and
- be recognised as a leading authority in the relevant discipline area.
Research
A professor will normally provide academic leadership through
- the conduct of research including, where appropriate, leadership of a large research team;
- fostering the research of other groups and individuals both within the the discipline and related disciplines;
- supervision of the program of study of honours and/or of postgraduate students engaged in course work and major research projects;
- development of research policy;
- an ability to attract research resources;
- continuing personal commitment to, and achievement in, a particular scholarly area evidenced by publication in refereed journals, books, performances and other scholarly works, invitations to present keynote addresses at international meetings and to write chapters in international books, election to learned academies and other recognition such as awards, prizes and honorary degrees.
Teaching and Learning
A professor normally demonstrates an outstanding personal contribution and commitment to high quality teaching and learning through
- the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions and the preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars at all levels;
- consultation with students;
- marking and assessment; and
- playing an active role in the maintenance of academic standards and in the development of educational policy and of curriculum areas within the discipline including the initiation and development of subject material.
Community Affairs
A professor is expected contribute to a broad range of community affairs through participating in and providing leadership, particularly in areas related to the discipline, and in liaison with professional, commercial and industrial bodies where appropriate.
Administration
A professor is expected to contribute to the management and leadership of the University through
- attendance at school and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of committees;
- developing policy and being involved in administrative matters in the school and at faculty and institutional level; and
- representing the discipline at school, faculty and University level.
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