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Welcome to the Office for Faculty Advancement

Our mission is to provide support and resources for the promotion and tenure programs and process, offer faculty development opportunities, foster recognition of faculty achievements in both scholarship and teaching, partner with units to recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty, and promote leadership development of faculty into academic positions.

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Office for Faculty Advancement

Location Detail
518F King Library
Email
facultyadv@uky.edu
Phone
(859) 257-7915

New Faculty Resources

Resources for new or prospective faculty members.

Faculty Development Programs

Catalog of development programs offered by the Office for Faculty Advancement.

Submit a Family Medical Leave Request

Faculty Members may submit Family Medical Leave requests using this portal. For more information, see our page on Faculty Leave Policies

Submit an FML Request

Faculty Hiring Policies

Resources for recruiting and hiring new faculty members. 

Promotion and Tenure Policies and Resources

Policies, resources, and information regarding the appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty.

Work-Life and Well-Being

See resources from UK HR for supporting a healthy relationship between work and life outside of work. 

OFA News and Upcoming Events

March UK HR Work-Life and Well-Being Events

As we step into up March, remember to invest in your self-care and self-compassion. Registration & Information Links

New Faculty Orientation Details for Fall 2024

Date: August 16 2024 Time: 8:00-3:00 Location: 121 & 321 Jacobs Science Building   Registration Information and Agenda coming soon. Useful information for new faculty and those new to Lexington/UK included below.

2024 Promotion and Tenure Workshops

The Office for Faculty Advancement is operating a number of workshops to help support faculty promotion preparation and success. Register for sessions here. Seeking promotion and/or tenure is often a mystifying and intimidating process. The Office for Faculty Advancement has developed a series of workshops aimed to demystify and support faculty. The program includes workshops for faculty, and are appropriate for faculty at any career stage – the earlier you understand the promotion process the less intimidating it may be.

February UK HR Work-Life and Well-Being Events

As we step into up 2024, remember to invest in your self-care and self-compassion. Registration & Information Links