Professorship and Readership Conferment information 2024
Call for Applications now closed
The application process for the Professorship and Readership Conferment 2024 is now closed. Please contact profsandreaders2024@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any queries.
For the purpose of future applications, please see information below however please note application documents vary each year therefore the below is subject to change and applicants should always consult this webpage at the start of each process to ensure they are adhering to the most up to date criteria and templates.
General Application Information
Procedures for Submission
Read full details of Criteria and Guidelines for Conferment.
Your application will consist of five individual documents, these are:
- Your CV (this must be on the CV template)
- One pathway specific letter, there are four pathways, each has its own specific letter template:
- An Application and Technical Criteria Pro forma.
- An Independent External Assessor’s form.
- A signed copy of your latest Appraisal form must also be provided with your application, this can be downloaded from Actus.
Application will not be considered if any of the above documents are not included in your application.
Each document should be saved individually in word format, with your first and last name and the title of the document (e.g. CV first name last name).
As part of our equal opportunities policies, we are committed to monitoring the progression of staff. We would be grateful if you could check that the diversity data that we hold for you is accurate. You can view and update this information on Staff Infobase.
In accordance with procedures the deadline for applications must be adhered to, late applications will only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Briefing Sessions
At the beginning of the process each year (around November to December), a series of briefing sessions will be scheduled for members of staff interested in applying. The purpose of the sessions is to offer potential applicants the opportunity to ask any questions they may have regarding their application, ensure the criteria is fully understood and potential applicants have all the information that they need to apply. Information pertaining to the dates and times of these sessions will be shared closer to the time.