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Award of Emeritus Professor Policy

Purpose To define the criteria for the award of the title of Macquarie University Emeritus Professor.

Overview Macquarie University values excellence in scholarship. To reflect this commitment to all aspects of scholarship, the award of Macquarie University Emeritus Professor title has been established.

The title Macquarie University Emeritus Professor is awarded to former eminent Professors of exceptional distinction who have made an outstanding contribution to their field or discipline and to the University.

Scope The title of Macquarie University Emeritus Professor may be awarded to a former eminent Professor of the University.

Policy The award is a title of high honour and not routinely awarded. The title to be awarded will be Macquarie University Emeritus Professor. The award of the title will be on the basis of merit as assessed against the selection criteria (Appendix A). The recipient is regarded as having the academic rank of Professor for all purposes, including ceremonial occasions. The title may be awarded any time after a Professor has left the University. The University reserves the right not to make an award or to withdraw an award. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for the award a nominee will have:

• retired or resigned to pursue a career in industry/government or resigned to pursue an academic management position, such as Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor, at another university

• held a position as Professor at the University for a minimum of five years

• made an outstanding contribution to their field or discipline, and • consistently demonstrated values that align with the

University’s vision. SELECTION CRITERIA


The selection criteria are described in Appendix A. Nominees must have demonstrated continuing achievement in the three elements of academic endeavor: teaching, research, and community engagement. CONDITIONS

• the award of the title does not attract remuneration • an appointee will not be required to perform any of the normal

administrative functions associated with the title of Professor • an appointee will not generally undertake paid employment at

the University • an appointee will voluntarily participate in activities of the

University • an appointee will not undertake disciplinary-based employment

at any other institution within Australia • an appointee will not concurrently hold an award of Emeritus

Professor from another University • the title is awarded in perpetuity, subject to the termination

provisions in this Policy. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The University will adhere to the principles of equal opportunity and the Code of Conduct (Staff). APPOINTMENT The decision to appoint is made by the University Council and will be final. EFFECTIVE DATE An award will be effective from the date of Council approval. BENEFITS An appointee will have:

• access to the library • access to on campus parking on payment of prescribed fees • staff and student rates for purchases at U@MQ

MANAGEMENT The Director, Human Resources, will ensure the nominations process is managed efficiently and effectively. TERMINATION Appointments are at the discretion of the University and may be terminated at any time by written notice from the University. COMPLIANCE AND BREACHES The University may commence applicable disciplinary procedures if a person to whom this policy applies breaches this policy (or any of its related procedures).

Contact Officer Director, Human Resources


Date Approved December 2010 Approval Authority Director, Human Resources Date of Commencement December 2010 Amendment Dates June 2012 – updated to clarify that the date of effect is

the date of Council approval November 2011 – updated with Compliance and Breaches statement

Date for Next Review December 2013 Related Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, Forms or Templates

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APPENDIX A Selection Criteria To be eligible for consideration as an Emeritus Professor, the nominee will have:

• retired or resigned to pursue a career in industry/government or academic management (such as Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor) at another university

• held the title ‘Professor’ of Macquarie University for a minimum of five years • made an outstanding contribution to their field or discipline • consistently demonstrated values that align with the University’s vision.

A nominee’s whole of career will be considered, although special attention will be placed on performance and contributions to Macquarie University within the past five years, together with opportunities for future contributions to the University. A nominee’s performance will be considered against the following set of criteria: 1. An international reputation for outstanding research and scholarship as exemplified by

a demonstration of sustained high level achievement of scholarly publications, performances, creative works, citations, invitations to give keynote addresses, success in obtaining research grants, election to learned academics, honorary degrees, awards & prizes. Evidence that may be presented to support this would include:

• recipient of a prestigious Fellowship from one of the Australian academies (such as the Academy of Science) or International Learned Societies

• an ARC Australian Professorial Fellow or equivalent NHMRC Fellowship

• winner of prestigious awards or prizes of international repute

• citation record substantially above world average in the field

• other undertakings of international leading standing in the field

2. Demonstrated evidence of successfully guiding the development of younger colleagues and postgraduate students through supervision, mentoring, monitoring and collaboration and a track record of research degree completions.

3. Demonstrated research team leadership.

4. Professional peer recognition of significant achievements at a state, national and

international level exemplified by leadership of learned societies and outstanding contributions to continuing education and peer review.

5. Outstanding learning and teaching achievements, including program and curriculum

development, and teaching performance.

6. Involvement in, and contribution to, the profession, discipline and professional societies or academies, extending beyond the University, which reflect favourably on the University.

7. Outstanding performance in translating research outcomes for Australian or global

benefit, including commercialisation of Intellectual Property, improvements to public


policy, health and well-being, the environment, culture or other public good, resulting in direct and indirect economic benefit.

8. Service to the University as exemplified by active participation in major University or

faculty committees, including the holding of offices of responsibility, and by having demonstrated high achievement in senior administrative and management roles at departmental, faculty, or university level.

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