Heads of Academic Departments & Professional Services Directors

Details of the Heads of Academic Departments, for each of the 5 University faculties and the Professional Services Directors, including contact details.

Guidance for Academic Heads of Department (HoDs)

These pages contain information for Academic Heads of Department and includes guidance around many important aspects of the role.

Additional Information:

• Responsibilities of an Academic Head of Department
• Appointment of Academic Heads of Department
• Deputy Academic Heads of Department Policy

Code of Good Practice for Heads Of Department for Allocation of Workloads for Academic Staff

Guidance in relation to work allocation and job design for academic staff.

Flexibility with Academic Contracts (Non-Clinical)

Guidance for Heads of Department in relation to flexibility within academic contracts, to enable full use of the range of skills and experience, in order to meet departmental needs.

Research Misconduct Policy

This policy outlines the University's expectations of all research undertaken on University premises or using University facilities, which is to be conducted observing the highest standards of research practice.

• Research Misconduct Flowchart
• UKRIO: Cooperation between research institutions and journals on research integrity cases: guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics
• Good Research & Innovation Practices
  
  

Academic Probation Policy

This policy and guidelines are provided to assist Heads of Departments in the key areas of objective setting, professional development, performance and review.

Patents and Intellectual Property

Guidance relating to instances where there may be patentable property or any potential commercial exploitation arising out of your University work, which you are required to inform the Commercialisation of IP Team before any disclosure or publication of the invention, or commercial contracts are agreed.

Statute Section 6 

These web pages relate primarily to the review of Section 6, which is the Statute governing the employment of academic staff.

Personal Relationships and Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace

The purpose of this policy statement is to provide guidance to all University staff regarding personal relationships within the University, in order to avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest, or misuse of power and authority.

Guidance for Managers:

• Guidance: Staff declarations of potential conflict of interest
• Template Letter: Response to staff declarations of potential conflict of interest

Consultancy/ External Activity Policy

Guidelines for academic staff in relation to undertaking consultancy and external activity which promotes the reputation of the University as a place of education and research.

Terms & Conditions of Employment

Details of the terms and conditions of employment for staff employed at the University of Sheffield.

Pay & Grading

Details relating to pay and grading including salary scales, grade profiles and increments.

Honorary, Visiting, Academic Titles

Details of the Academic titles awarded by the University.

Leadership & Management Development

Information on developing the leadership and management skills, behaviours and knowledge of University staff at all levels including The Sheffield Leader and guidance for Academic Heads of Department.