In exceptional circumstances, it may be appropriate to depart from the standard scoring model. The alternative models are provided in the Scoring section for the relevant office.
Examples of situations when this may be appropriate include when an applicant has been formally dispensed from teaching duties (for example, because they are on a research fellowship), or when an applicant has had a larger service commitment than would normally be expected.
Where deemed appropriate, the Head of Institution may propose an alternative scoring model in their Institutional Statement for an applicant, setting out the reasons for the proposed exception, for the Faculty Committee to consider. FCs may also consider this, even if not proposed in the Institutional Statement. The FC must record the reasons for their decision on the appropriate scoring model to use in the applicant's Assessment Record. Heads of Institutions and FCs should bear in mind the standard scoring model reflects extensive discussion across the University on the critical importance of high-quality teaching to the University's mission and the wish to reflect this in the promotions process.
It is not appropriate to seek to use the exception to side-step the normal expectation of three years' teaching experience at Cambridge.