B/3.3 Privately funded academic positions
Policy Owner | Director, Human Resources - Centres of Expertise |
Approval Date | 01/03/2006 |
Approval Authority | Council |
Date of Next Review | 01/03/2019 |
3.3.1 Creation of positions
3.3.2 Naming of positions
3.3.3 Conditions of employment
3.3.4 Reporting
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Modification History
3.3.1 Creation of positions
The Vice-Chancellor and President approves the naming of all privately funded academic positions and creation of privately funded academic positions at Level E (professor). The Provost approves the creation of positions at Levels C - D (senior lecturer and associate professor). These positions are funded by industry, commerce or statutory authorities, and may be named after sponsoring organisations at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor and President.
Duties and responsibilities of staff in privately funded positions must be consistent with the development and reputation of QUT and the relevant school and faculty. The position must be in an area in which QUT either has already established, or intends to establish a reputation.
The creation of privately funded academic positions is negotiated through the Advancement Office. There are specific requirements for committing and administering funds for this purpose (G/2.1).
Sponsored appointments are normally advertised and filled in accordance with QUT policy on recruitment and selection. However, when funding for a sponsored position is dependent upon the appointment of a nominated person, the matter shall be referred to the Vice-Chancellor and President, or where appropriate the Provost for approval to proceed. Upon such approval, the appropriate selection panel shall be constituted to determine whether the nominee meets the selection criteria for appointment and to make a recommendation on appointment to the Vice-Chancellor and President, or where appropriate the Provost.
3.3.2 Naming of positions
The University will consider the naming of a "Chair" position in recognition of an organisation which is a benefactor, when that organisation normally provides 100% of the salary cost of a Level E position, but less may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The position would be known as the < sponsor's name > Chair in < academic / research area > .
The University will consider the naming of other positions in recognition of an organisation which is a benefactor, when that organisation normally provides 100% of the salary cost of a position, but less may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The position would be known as the < sponsor's name > < position title > in < academic / research area > .
The University will consider the naming of an academic or research only position in recognition of an organisation which is a benefactor, when that organisation contributes less than 100% of cost, usually no less than 40%. The position would be known as the < position title > in < academic / research area > sponsored by < sponsor's name > .
3.3.3 Conditions of employment
An appointee to a sponsored position is employed under such conditions as pertain to the particular mode and level of the appointment.
3.3.4 Reporting
The Vice-Chancellor and President reports to Council as required.
Related Documents
Register of Authorities and Delegations (QUT staff access only)
Modification History
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Date |
Sections |
Source |
Details |
| 10.02.22 | B/3.3.1, B/3.3.4 | Director, Human Resources - Centres of Expertise | Administrative update to align with revised Human Resources delegations |
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01.03.06 |
All |
Council |
Revised policy |
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12.09.05 |
All |
Secretariat |
Editorial amendments in accordance with MOPP Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (approved by Council 07.04.04 and Vice-Chancellor 23.04.04) |
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10.05.01 |
B/3.3.3 |
Development Office |
Updated to delete reference to QUT Foundation |
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31.01.01 |
All |
Human Resources Department |
Updated |