The Means to Succeed

The University of Kansas provides faculty members at all stages in their careers with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed and flourish. The office of faculty development offers a number of programs that support faculty throughout their time at KU. We can also assist with questions about policies that guide faculty processes.

Faculty development programs and opportunities include:

• National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
• New Faculty Development
• Leadership Development
• Chair/Director Development
• Senior Administrative Fellows Program
• The Center for Teaching Excellence
• Keeler Intra-university Professorships
• Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program

In addition, the office provides oversight and support for

• Recruitment of new faculty though Hiring for Excellence
• Appointments
• Consulting Requests and Conflicts of Interest
• Distinguished and Foundation Professor Recruitment
• The Bold Aspirations Visitor and Lecture Series
• Promotion and Tenure
• Sabbatical Applications
• Leaves of Absence
• Modified Instructional Duties
• Retirements

The faculty development office is committed to helping faculty be successful at KU. We look forward to working with you!