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Progression Across the Merit Bar
Overview
Eligbility
The call for Progression Across the Merit Bar in the academic year 2024/25 is applicable to the top three points of the scale.
The call is restricted to Lecturers who:
- Completed probation and
- Completed at least three years continuous service in post as a Lecturer, two of which have been in UCC and
- Will be within the top 3 points of the Lecturer Below the Bar Scale on, or before, the closing date of 31st January, 2025
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Friday, 31st January at 12 noon. Please note that the Policy and relevant paperwork for Progression Across the Merit Bar can be located at https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_uccp/
How to apply
The revised Progression Across the Merit Bar Scheme consists of a two stage process.
- Stage 1: Expression of Interest/Shortlisting Stage - is assessed by a College Level Board (constituted as per the policy) from which successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to make a full application to Stage 2.
- Stage 2: Is assessed by the Lecturer Progression and Establishment Board (LPEB) under its Terms of Reference.
Applications for both stages will be made via Employee Self Service (ESS).
Please note there is a separate application per College on ESS. Please ensure you apply for the relevant College. Where you have a joint appointment across the Colleges, please make contact so it can be clarified which College you will apply under.
Please note that applicants are required to submit their application via ESS on or before the closing date of Friday, 31st January at 12 noon.
Any queries can be emailed to progression@ucc.ie
Policy and Documentation
- Progression Across the Merit Bar Policy
- Appendix 1 EOI PAMB 2024
- CV Template PAMB Stage 1 2024
- Teaching Profile Summary Template Optional Use
- Personal Circumstances Form PAMB 2024
- Promotion Scheme Leave Form PAMB 2024
- Rubric, Progression Across the Merit Bar 2022
- Progression Across the Merit Bar Briefing
Briefing Session
A briefing session on the Progression Across the Merit Bar Scheme was held on Monday, 16th December from 10am-11am in Boole 1.
The session gave an overview of the PAMB process and provided advice on making an application under the revised procedures.
You can watch the video below.