(1) The purpose of this policy is to guide the approval processes for creating and renewing conjoint academic appointments. The policy is written specifically for the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (because of their particular reliance on such positions) but the policy framework may be used in similar circumstances for other disciplines, subject to approval. (2) To enable effective clinical teaching and research linkages between the UWS School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Biomedical and Health Sciences and their teaching institutions such as hospitals and teaching general practices. A further objective is to allow for cross-appointments of academic staff between a primary School or organisational unit within the University (which holds the budget for the position and within which the position primarily reports) and another School or unit, for the mutual research and/or teaching benefit of both Schools or units. (3) A typical purpose for such a linked appointment is to provide clinical teaching for the University's medical, nursing and health science students by non-University employees in hospitals and in other sites of clinical practice. The majority of clinical teaching is done in this way. The teacher's substantive position may be as a staff specialist, visiting medical practitioner, hospital registrar, registered nurse, registered health professional or practitioner in a private practice setting. The conjoint nature of the relationship lies in the appointee's ability to carry out the teaching or research role for the University being dependent on their other, substantive, position. (4) The appointment benefits the University as a result of the cooperation that it fosters with the other institution - by expanding the capacity for productive research and/or by providing teaching that is of high relevance to the University and generally not obtainable in other ways. (5) When the policy is used to make a conjoint appointment to another School or unit, the appointment benefits the University by demonstrating and facilitating a substantive teaching or research linkage between the Schools or units. This may be of importance, for instance, to authenticate the linkage for external granting bodies or for bodies that externally accredit courses. (6) For the purpose of this policy: (7) UWS will offer conjoint academic appointments where the appointee is to be attached to a unit of the University, on an entirely or predominantly honorary basis, and where the linkage to their substantive position in an external body such as a hospital or teaching practice or to another School or organisational unit within the University, is advantageous for the teaching or research performance of the University or both. Unlike an adjunct or visiting appointment, the linkage with the other institution, or School or unit, is essential to the success of the relationship. (8) Duration of appointments will normally be for up to five years, but will be renewable on following the procedures in Section 4. (9) Levels of appointment are: (10) Conjoint appointees from organisations outside UWS: (11) Conjoint appointments from units within UWS: (12) Conjoint staff members who are attached to a unit of the University may, upon approval of the Head of School, have access to unit resources. (13) Appointments will be initiated usually by the head of the relevant teaching or research unit within the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or School of Biomedical and Health Sciences who will make a proposal to the Head of School. The proposal will include: (14) In the case of Conjoint appointments below the level of Professor: (15) In the case of Conjoint Professor appointments: (16) In instances where an external body (usually a teaching hospital or a medical research institute) and the University wish to jointly advertise for a senior position in the external body, indicating that the successful applicant may be offered a conjoint position with the University, it may be possible to determine the likely level of conjoint appointment offered to potential applicant(s) prior to finalisation of the external body's recruitment process. The following procedure allows a fast-tracking of the process for awarding a conjoint title, available to be used when it advantages the external body in its recruitment efforts. (17) In the case of potential Conjoint Professor appointments, the procedure is: (18) When the level of conjoint appointment is expected to be Conjoint Associate Professor, the selection committee would include the Head of School (or nominee) and two other academic members of the College at the level of Associate Professor or above. If the academic members of the selection committee recommend appointment at this level, a recommendation is forwarded by the Head of School for approval by the College Executive Dean. (19) For appointments below the level of Conjoint Associate Professor, the selection committee should normally include at least one academic member (or conjoint member) of the School of Medicine. Once the position has been accepted, a request for Conjoint appointment can be dealt with expeditiously by the Head of School as in Part D (12) above. (20) For appointments of staff already employed at UWS in other Schools or units the procedures outlined above under Part D should be followed. In addition, the proposal for the appointment as provided for under clause 13 must include the endorsement of the Head of School and the Executive Dean of the home School or unit and College of the staff member. (21) Nil.Conjoint Appointments Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Part A - Purpose of Policy
Part B - Objectives
Part C - Background to Conjoint Appointments
Section 2 - Definitions
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The title is conferred when the person is recognised as a leading national or international authority, with a sustained and in-depth record in a designated area relevant to the University's interests, who is able to provide leadership in this area on behalf of the University.
The title is conferred when the person is recognised as a significant authority, with a sustained and in-depth record in a designated area relevant to the University's interests, who is able to provide leadership in this area on behalf of the University.
These titles are conferred when the person is recognised as a respected contributor in a designated area relevant to the University's interests, who is able to participate effectively in this area on behalf of the University. The proposed level of appointment is commensurate with that of a Level C or Level B academic staff member, although level of achievement in a profession may be an important consideration, as well as achievements in teaching and research.
This title is conferred when the person is a valued but junior contributor in a designated area relevant to the University's interests. An example is a hospital or community medicine registrar who undertakes some clinical teaching for the University. The normal duration of an appointment at this level is one year.
Section 4 - Procedures
Part D - Appointment and Renewal for Clinical and/or Research Staff Already Appointed to the External Body
Part E - Appointment of Conjoint Staff Simultaneously with their Appointment by the External Body
Part F - Appointment of Conjoint Staff Already Employed Within the University
Section 5 - Guidelines
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