Academic status - Flinders University Staff

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Academic Status recognises your contribution to Flinders University teaching and/or research and grants you an academic title (Associate Lecturer through to Professor).

The eligibility criteria, benefits and responsibilities are outlined in the Academic Status Policy.

These webpages are intended to help you to navigate Flinders resources and connect with the College of Medicine and Public Health.

Student-centred teaching

Research

How to apply

For new applications, renewals and promotion.

Prior to applying, read through the required documents

Download the application form

CMPH Academic Status application form

Fill out the application form, and provide this, along with your CV to the relevant Discipline Lead for sponsorship

Discipline Leads and Academic Status Sponsors

Unsponsored applications will be returned to the applicant to seek sponsorship.

Submit your application form

Completed, signed and sponsored forms should be emailed to cmph.academicstatus@flinders.edu.au with the applicants CV.

Levels A – C will be reviewed by the Dean, People and Resources.
Levels D & E will be reviewed by the Academic Status Committee.

Academic Status Committee Terms of Reference.

Next Steps

If your application is approved, complete the following steps to set yourself up.

Activate your FAN

Activate your FAN This enables you to teach, research and access Flinders University systems, resources and support.

Update your profile page

Create, edit and share content about your professional and academic activities with students, colleagues and the public via your staff profile web page. View instructions

Access Okta and set up your email

The Flinders dashboard (Okta) is your personalised, single point of access to University web applications you need whilst working at Flinders.

Log in with your FAN and password.

Provision of email: A Flinders email account will be generated automatically when you activate your FAN.

Please check your email regularly as it is used to communicate with you about your academic status and provide updates from the college. Every Friday we also distribute a weekly College eNews which summarises our staff’s achievements, activities, media interactions and forthcoming events. This is the source of College-specific information and a beneficial way of staying abreast of developments and your colleagues’ activities. You can subscribe here.

You can also choose to forward your Flinders emails to another account that you check more frequently. Refer to the Microsoft guide on how to do this.

Access library services

Online journals and databases can be accessed from the Flinders Library, including the Library Search Smart Guides.

The Gus Fraenkel Medical Library is located on Level 5, Building E, at Flinders Medical Centre. The Library provides a library service to the University, including the College of Medicine and Public Health, and to the Flinders Medical Centre.

A library card is required to access document delivery services and can be obtained at the University’s Central Library, Bedford Park campus.

ResearchNow and ORCID

ResearchNow creates a shared digital space for managing and reporting on Flinders research outputs, including publications, collaborations, and researcher profiles.

ResearchNow makes it possible for a researcher to manage all aspects of their own research profile, from anywhere in the world.

Find out more about ResearchNow and how to login.

An ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from all other researchers. This ID ensures all of your research outputs are permanently attributed to you. It also assists others to find your research output.

Create, add and link your ORCID to ResearchNow.

HDR Register

If you have full academic status and intend to supervise research higher degree students as a principal or associate supervisor, you will need to fill out an additional form. Further details and contact information can be found on the information for HDR supervisors page.