Note to staff (posted October 2025):
Applications for Classification and Promotion are currently suspended to enable a smooth transition to revised processes. Applications are expected to reopen in mid-2026, with the next round of level C, D and E promotions to be held in October 2026.
Resources and information sessions on the updated guidelines and the new system will be available to intending applicants and interested others in Semester 1 2026. Thank you for your patience.
The University of Divinity recognises the significance of its academic staff to the University’s vision and mission through the provision of academic titles that are readily understood in the churches and wider community, and reflect standards in Australian Universities.
Appropriate classification, and recognition of excellence in contribution through opportunity for promotion to a higher level of classification, provides a means of acknowledging and encouraging the scholarship of its staff, within and beyond the University. In so doing, the University values the pursuit of quality across four areas: teaching, research, leadership in the academy, and engagement with the churches and wider community.
All academic staff who hold an ongoing appointment (or a fixed-term appointment of twelve months or longer) must be classified at one of the following levels:
- Level A (Associate Lecturer)
- Level B (Lecturer)
- Level C (Senior Lecturer)
- Level D (Associate Professor)
- Level E (Professor)
Information on this page is a summary of the Academic Staff Policy and Regulation 8: Members of the University. All applicants should consult the full documents prior to commencing an application for initial classification or promotion.
Key dates for 2026
See notice at the top of this page regarding Round One 2026.
| Level | Round One | Round Two |
|---|---|---|
| Applications for Level A or B: | – | May be received at any time |
| Applications for Level C, D or E close on: | – | 11 September 2026 |
| Academic Promotions meeting: | – | 16 October 2026 |
| Results will be sent to applicants by: | – | 6 November 2026 |
For help
Please contact the University Secretary, Ms Hannah Hornsby.