§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will indicate the number of non-teaching administrative posts in the Ulster Polytechnic carrying salaries at or in excess of the current professorial minimum (grade IV) salary of £17,275 per annum for universities; what are the individual designations applied to each of these posts; and what was the position five years ago.
§ Mr. ScottThe information is as follows:
(a) Academic
Nine posts designated:
- Acting Rector
- Pro-Rectors (2)
- Deans of the Faculty (6)
In 1979 11 posts designated:
- Pro-Rectors (4)
- Deans (7)
(b) Administrative
Five posts designated:
- Finance Officer
- Librarian
- Academic Registrar
- Administrative Services Officer
- Establishment Officer
These posts, with the exception of the post of Administrative Services Officer, were in existence in 1979.
(c) The Rector is the chief officer of the Polytechnic. At present he is seconded to the proposed University of Ulster and his duties are being undertaken by the Acting Rector.