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APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSORIAL POSITION

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Appointment Of Professorial Position

Introduction
At Eminence University, Colorado, the conferment of academic titles is a distinguished honor, awarded by the University’s Professorial Board to individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional record of achievement in their academic fields.
These titles signify leadership, outstanding contributions to the university, discipline, and profession, and a substantial national and international reputation in research, scholarship, teaching, learning, and academic leadership.
This document outlines the processes and criteria for awarding academic titles in recognition of scholarly accomplishments at Eminence University.
The following sections describe the procedures for appointments and the annual conferment process.

Equal Opportunities Policy
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Eminence University is deeply committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all recruitment and promotion processes.
Our goal is to build a diverse academic community where talent from every background can thrive without barriers, and where every individual can realize their full potential.
Members of the Professorial Board and all contributors to appointment and promotion processes are expected to be fully informed on equality legislation and conscious of preventing both direct and indirect discrimination.
All selection processes — whether for recruitment or promotion — are conducted without bias based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We also ensure that our recruitment and promotion systems are regularly reviewed to eliminate hidden biases.

External Academic Referees
Applicants for professorial appointments must submit the names and contact details of five external academic referees who are well-placed to evaluate their qualifications based on the stated criteria.
These referees must:

  • Be of professorial standing in a field related to the applicant’s area of expertise.
  • Be independent, meaning they have not closely worked, collaborated, or supervised the applicant within the past five years.
  • Not be personal partners or family members.

From the five referees nominated by the applicant, the Professorial and Readership Board will select three to provide formal references. Additionally, the Board will solicit evaluations from two independent referees of its own choosing within the applicant’s field.
The role of external referees is to provide written assessments that help guide the Professorial Board's decision regarding the applicant’s suitability for a professorial title.

Criteria for Professorial Appointments
Receiving the title of Professor from Eminence University reflects an individual’s outstanding, significant, and lasting contributions to their academic discipline both nationally and internationally, as well as major contributions to the University’s mission through leadership, research, external partnerships, knowledge transfer, and public engagement.
Applicants must show achievement across at least three of the four key areas outlined below and must excel in at least one:

1. Contributions to Research and Scholarship at an International Level
Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Exceptional and internationally recognized research achievement, shown through a sustained record of innovative, significant, and high-quality outputs appropriate to their field — including influential books, articles, and contributions to Eminence University’s research assessments.
  • Success in securing major research funding and building strong research collaborations with external bodies.
  • Authorship or co-authorship of refereed publications, as well as presenting findings at major national and international forums.
  • Effective supervision of research students to completion.
  • Application of research to practical contexts, including business, public service, the arts, consultancy, policy-making, or creative practice.
  • Recognition as an expert nationally and internationally, evidenced through journal peer reviewing, grant reviewing, membership of editorial boards, national and international panels, and invitations to speak at prestigious events.

2. Contributions to Teaching Innovation and Advancement
Applicants should show evidence of:

  • Leadership in pedagogy and professional practice, such as national and international involvement in learning and teaching development, external examining, or presenting at academic teaching conferences.
  • Development of innovative teaching methods or courses, influencing the broader discipline and enhancing the student learning experience university-wide or beyond.
  • Scholarly contributions to the field of teaching and learning, including external funding for educational projects and publications.
  • Recognition and leadership in education, including committee roles, professional body involvement, and external influence on academic program development at a national or international scale.

At Eminence University, Colorado, professorial titles are a testament to extraordinary academic achievement, leadership, and influence across the higher education landscape — both locally and globally.