Conferment of title (applications for promotion to Reader or Professor)

This Procedure applies to all NON-PROBATIONARY members of academic staff.

Promotion to Reader or Professor is on merit, but is subject to the limited financial resources of Birkbeck. Applicants will be considered for promotion to Reader or Professor on the basis of performance in:

1. Teaching [course preparation, teaching, PhD supervision, student support and guidance, assessment]
2. Research [and scholarship]
3. Management/Administration [Department/School and other management or administrative responsibilities]

Anyone wishing to apply for promotion to Reader or Professor should apply to the Conferment of Title Review Panel, by following the application procedure.

University of London

The procedure set out below is written in accordance with Regulation 3 of the University of London’s Council, which states:

Professor

"In conferring the title of Professor regard shall be had to the person’s national/international standing in the relevant subject or profession as established by outstanding contributions to its advancement through publications, creative work or other appropriate forms of scholarship or performance, and through teaching and administration."

Reader

"In conferring the title of Reader regard shall be had to the person's standing and promise in the relevant subject or profession as established by important contributions to its advancement through publications, creative work or other appropriate forms of scholarship or performance, and through teaching. Other contributions to the work of the College, the University, learned societies and other relevant bodies may also be taken into account."