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Dr. Sompit Porsutayarak Secretary : AU Committee on

Academic Title

March 2018

AU Academic Title Appointment

Requirements and Procedures

AU Academic Title Appointment

Requirements and Procedures

Governing Laws and Regulations

Private Higher Education Institutions

Act B.E. 2546 Amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2550

CHE’s Requirements and Procedures of

Academic Title Appointment in Private Higher

Education Institutions B.E. 2560 (Effective from December 28, 2018 onwards)

Governing Laws and Regulations

• AU Regulations on Academic Title Committee

B.E. 2556 (issued by the University Council)

• AU Announcement on Assistant Professor

and Associate Professor Appointments

• AU Announcement on Professor Appointment

• AU Regulations on Academic Title

Remuneration B.E. 2560

Responsible Units

- AU Committee on Academic Titles

- Supervise the university’s appointments of

academic titles

- Propose academic title appointment/ non-

appointment to the University Council for

approval (Pass and Not Pass)

- Hold 4 meetings/year in the same months as

the meetings of the University Council

- Committee Structure

University Council Member Chair

External Scholars Members

Full-time faculty member Secretary

AU Committee on Academic Titles

1. Prof. Dr. Jaturon Thirawat Chair (Law) (University Council Member)

2. Prof. Dr. Udom Warotamasikkhadit Member (Humanities)

3. Prof. Dr. Wanlop Surakampontorn Member (Engineering, Science and Technology)

4. Prof. Dr. Chidchanok Lursinsap Member (Science and Technology)

5. Prof. Dr. Pathaichit Eagjariyakorn Member (Law)

6. Prof. Emeritus Pussadee Tiptas Member (Architecture, Art, Aesthetics)

7. Prof. Dr. Boonreang Kajornsin Member (Education)

8. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Achara Chandrachai Member (Social Sciences)

9. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Achara Wongsothorn Member (Linguistics and English)

Dr. Sompit Porsutayarak Secretary

- University Council

- Give approval to academic title appointment/

non-appointment proposed by AU Committee

on Academic Titles

- Hold 4 meetings/year

- University

- Office of the Vice President for Academic

Affairs operates under the stipulated laws

and regulations.

- Rector issues the order of academic title

appointment/removal.

- Office of Higher Education Commission

- Check that the University has operated under

the stipulated laws and regulations

- Acknowledge the appointment made by the

University Council

Academic Work Requirements

- Definition

- Format

- Dissemination

- Quality level - Good

- Very good

- Outstanding

Academic Works

Group 1 Research

Group 2 Academic Work of Other Types

2.1 Academic Work for Industry

2.2 Academic Work for Teaching

and Learning Development

2.3 Academic Works for Public

Policy Development

2.4 Case Study

2.5 Translation

2.6 Dictionary, Encyclopedia,

Directory

2.7 Creative Work in Science and

Technology

2.8 Creative Work in Art, Aesthetics

2.9 Patent

2.10 Software

Group 3 Academic Work for Society

Group 4 4.1 Textbook

4.2 Book

4.3 Academic Article

Academic Title Application

Assistant Professor

Qualifications

- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and has been

teaching for at least 6 years.

- Hold a Master’s degree and has been teaching

for at least 4 years.

- Hold a Doctoral degree and has been teaching

for at least 1 year.

Teaching Performance

1. Teach a course of at least 3 credits

2. Pass the preliminary evaluation of teaching

quality made by supervisor

- Teaching and assessing students’

performance

3. Possess teaching skills specified by CHE

4. Submit teaching materials of at least one

course of 3 credits

- Good quality

- References included

- Used for teaching for at least 1 semester

Academic Works (Quality Level: Good)

(1) Two research works (Good)

OR (2) One research work (Good) AND

One academic work of other types (Good)


One academic work for society (Good)


One textbook OR book (Good)

Academic Title Application in

Social Sciences and Humanities


OR (2) One academic work of other types

(Very Good) OR

One academic work for society

(Very Good) OR

One academic article (Very Good)

AND

One academic work of other types

(Good)


(Very Good) OR


(Very Good) OR


AND


(Good)


(Very Good) OR


(Very Good) OR


AND

One textbook OR book (Good)

Associate Professor

Qualifications

Hold the title of assistant professor

for at least 2 years


1. Teach a course of at least 3 credits

2. Pass the preliminary evaluation of teaching

quality made by supervisor

- Teaching and assessing students’

performance

3. Possess teaching skills specified by CHE

4. Submit teaching materials of at least one

course of 3 credits

- Good quality

- References included

- Used for teaching for at least 1 semester

Academic Works Academic works completed after being appointed

assistant professor

Type 1 (Quality Level: Good)






AND (4) One textbook OR book (Good)

Type 2 (Quality Level: Very Good)

(1) Three research works (Two Very Good

and One Good)

OR (2) Two research works (Very Good) AND


OR (3) Two research works (Very Good) AND


OR (4) For Social Sciences and Humanities

Three textbooks OR books

(Two Very Good and One Good)

Professor

Qualifications

Hold the title of associate professor

for at least 2 years


Teach a course in the curriculum

Academic Works

Academic works completed after being

appointed associate professor


(1) Five research works (Very Good and

published in journals listed in international

databases recognized by CHE)

OR (2) Research work(s) (Very Good and

published in journal listed in international

database recognized by CHE)

AND

Academic work(s) of other types

(Very Good and disseminated at

international level defined by CHE)

OR Academic work(s) for society (Very Good)

Totaling at least Five

AND (3) One textbook OR book (Very Good)

Type 2 (Quality Level: Outstanding)

(1) Five research works (Outstanding and

published in journals listed in international

databases recognized by CHE)

OR (2) Research work(s) (Outstanding and

published in journal listed in international

database recognized by CHE)

AND


(Outstanding and disseminated at international

level defined by CHE)

OR Academic work(s) for society (Outstanding)

Totaling at least Five

Academic Title Application in

Social Sciences and Humanities


(1) Two research works (Very Good and

published in journals listed in

international databases recognized

by CHE or TCI Tier 1)

OR (2) One research work (Very Good and

published in journal listed in

international database recognized

by CHE or TCI Tier 1)

AND

One academic work of other types

(Very Good)

OR One academic work for society

(Very Good)

Totaling at least Two

AND (3) Two textbooks OR books (Very Good)

Type 2 (Quality Level: Outstanding)

(1) Three research works (Outstanding

and published in journals listed in

international databases recognized by

CHE or TCI Tier 1)

OR (2) Research work(s) (Outstanding and

published in journal listed in

international database recognized by

CHE or TCI Tier 1)

OR Textbook(s) OR book(s) (Outstanding)

AND


(Outstanding)

OR Academic work(s) for society

(Outstanding)

Totaling at least Three

OR (3) Three textbooks OR books (Outstanding)

Academic Work Dissemination

Research

1. Research article published in a journal

listed in database recognized by CHE

2. Research article published in a book which

compiles research articles

3. - Research article presented in a conference

- Reviewed by peer reviewers from different

institutions

- Published in the conference proceedings

(Full paper)

4. - Full research report

- Disseminated widely to academic and

professional communities

- Reviewed by committee of experts

5. - Monograph

- Disseminated widely to academic and

professional communities

Textbook

1. Published copy

2. Electronic media e.g. CD-Rom, eLearning,

Online learning

3. e-book produced by a recognized publishing

company

Book

- Authored book

- Book chapter

1. Published copy

2. Electronic media e.g. CD-Rom, eLearning,

Online learning

3. e-book produced by a recognized publishing

company

Academic Article

1. Academic article published in a journal

listed in database recognized by CHE

2. Published in a book compiling academic

articles reviewed by peer reviewers who

are experts in the field

Affirmation of Academic Works

Assumption University Affirmation of Academic Works for Academic Title Application

Name of Applicant ..................................................... Academic Title applied for ..................................................... Field of Specialization .................................................... Master’s Degree Program Thesis Title _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Doctoral Degree Program Dissertation Title _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ I, Mr./Ms./Mrs. , affirm that the academic works submitted for Academic Title Appointment were not done as a partial fulfillment for a degree or graduate diploma. ..................................................... (.....................................................) Academic Title Applicant Date/Month/Year

Affirmation of Morals and Professional Ethics Assumption University

Affirmation of Morals and Professional Ethics I, Mr./Ms./Mrs. ………………….………, an applicant for the academic title of ……………………… in the field of …………, affirm that I have abided by the morals and professional ethics governing the academic title appointment as follows: (1) I have maintained academic integrity and ethical behavior. I have never claimed other people’s works as my own. I have never copied other people’s works. I have never published any of my original work in more than one publication so as to be understood that it is an entirely new work. (2) I have given due respect and referred to people or sources of information used in my academic works. I have accurately provided evidence of my study. (3) I have never considered academic interest so much as to neglect or violate others’ personal rights and human rights. (4) My academic works result from a study based on academic investigation with no bias on my part. My academic works are truthfully presented without intentional distortion for personal benefit or to others’ damage. The findings have not been expanded without academic verification. (5) My academic works will be used only in a just and lawful way. …………………………….. (…………………………….) Academic Title Applicant Date/Month/Year

Certification of Co-Members’ Contributions Certification of Co- Members’ Contributions

Research Article Academic Article Textbook Book Academic Work of Other Types Title ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ There were _____ members whose contributions were as follows: Signature __________________________ (_________________________) Signature __________________________ (_________________________)

Member Contribution Percentage and Duties and Responsibilities

1. 2.

Procedures for Academic Title Appointment

Office of VPAA provides guidance to applicant - Required academic works

- Preparation of documents

Office of VPAA checks application form

and academic works

Applicant submits application form and academic works

to School for verification (Verification result given within 15 days after date of submission)

Applicant submits application form and academic works to AU Committee on Academic Titles

(Submission date = effective date of appointment)

Meeting of AU Committee on Academic Titles Not accept - Accept application and select external readers - Not accept application Office of VPAA

informs applicant

Accept

Office of VPAA - Invite external readers

- Invite internal class observers - Send academic works to readers - Follow up evaluation results

- Organize meetings of external readers

Meeting of AU Committee on Academic Titles - Endorse appointment - Endorse non-appointment

- Endorse revision or correction of teaching materials

Meeting of University Council - Approve appointment Office of VPAA - Approve non-appointment informs applicant

Rector issues appointment order OHRM informs OHEC OHEC sends Office of VPAA sends acknowledgement photocopy of letter acknowledgement letter to academic title holder

Academic Title Appointment

via Special Track

- Have not fulfilled the number of teaching years

- Have not fulfilled the number of years holding

the assistant/associate professor

- Lecturer applying for associate professor title

Assistant Professor

- At least five external readers

- Pass the evaluation with majority

vote

- Quality level: Very good

Associate Professor

- Submit academic works of Type 1


- Pass the evaluation with majority

vote

- Quality level: Very good

Professor

- Submit academic works of Type 1


- Pass the evaluation with four

out of five votes

- Quality level: Outstanding

AU Academic Title Remuneration

- Monthly remuneration

Assistant Professor 3,000 Baht/Month

Associate Professor 7,000 Baht/Month Professor 10,000 Baht/Month

- Yearly remuneration

Assistant Professor 60,000 Baht/Year

Associate Professor 96,000 Baht/Year Professor 132,000 Baht/Year

Yearly Remuneration Requirements

1. Have had teaching hours = 5% of the

yearly remuneration

2. Have served as thesis/independent study

advisor at the graduate level or have

served as advisor of undergraduate

senior project, thesis or independent

study = 5% of the yearly remuneration

3. Have had publication in compliance with

CHE ’s publication criteria = 90% of the

yearly remuneration


1. Teaching Materials/ Lecture Notes

1.1 Compoments

1. TQF3 Course Specification & Course Outline

2. Lesson Plan

(45 hours for 3-credit lecture course)

- Week/ Lesson number

- Topic of the week/ lesson

- Learning objectives

- Content topics

- Teaching methods

- Teaching materials/ aids/ equipment

- Assessment methods

3. Detailed content or Lecture notes, Powerpoint,

Supplementary handouts, Exercises, Quizzes,

Samples of students’ presentations, etc.

- Originality

- References

1.2 Evaluation Criteria

1. The course objectives and course

description are clearly provided.

2. The semester’s lesson plans and weekly

lesson plans are included.

3. The content is divided into chapters.

4. The content is academically correct and

complete.

5. Theories or research works that prove the

content is correct are included.

6. The content is well-organized from the

beginning to the end.

7. The presentation of the content is precise,

neither too short nor too long.

8. The content is new, up-to-date and

academically useful.

9. Ideas and experiences which lead to new

knowledge or which are academically useful are

included.

10. There are summaries, exercises or tests to

evaluate the students’ knowledge.

11. There are references or sources of information

related to the content which are internationally

accepted.

12. The language used and the meanings conveyed

are clear and easy to understand.

13. The content is relevant to the course being

taught.

14. The teaching materials are beneficial to the

teaching and learning of the course in the

curriculum.

2. Class Observation: Criteria

1. Systematically plan for the teaching and learning

process to achieve the stated objectives.

2. Teach the students to think, analyze and criticize

the course.

3. Use/apply different teaching techniques to

stimulate the students’ interests and to

encourage them to follow the teaching and

learning all the time. e.g. use simple language,

give examples, include experiences, use creative

questions for the students to think and answer

clearly.

4. Enable the students to see the relations

between the subject taught and other

related subjects.

5. Introduce the students to other sources for

further information/additional knowledge.

6. Provide opportunities for the students to

express their opinions and share their

experiences where appropriate.

7. Use appropriate teaching aids and

equipment very well.

8. Evaluate the students’ knowledge and

understanding of the subject taught.

9. Do other things related to teaching.

Website

Office of the Vice President for

Academic Affairs

www.academic.au.edu

Click Academic Title Application

http://www.academic.au.edu/



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