Office of Faculty Affairs
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Essential Policies & Guidance
Faculty, please review these essential policies related to expectations and our campus community. Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs with any questions.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Maryland. We seek to attract and retain top talent while supporting all aspects of the faculty experience. From recruitment through retirement and emeriti engagement, we are the source of faculty life on campus.
UMD Institutional Member of National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Become a member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). Register to attend NCFDD programs, including writing challenges, webinars and core curriculum workshops.
Faculty Forum: Academic Freedom and Free Speech
April 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
How are academic freedom and the right to speech different and where do they intersect? What are the rights and responsibilities of faculty members -- and what strategies might they use -- in campus discussions and in public communication?
Meet and Confer for Adjunct Faculty
OFA held a meeting with the University’s adjunct faculty members (those with an instructional appointment below 50% FTE) known as “Meet and Confer.” Leadership from the Office of the Provost and the Division of Administration were in attendance to discuss concerns, provide feedback and other information.
Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers!
Learn more about the award and nomination process.
University of Maryland Retired Faculty Association (UMDRFA)
Become a Member | Learn More About the Association
UMDRFA encourages and facilitates the continued involvement of retired faculty with the university, identifies and advances the continuing intellectual interests and scholarly activities of UMDRFA members, offers a range of programs on topics of interest, and more.
Call for Nominations: ALP & DEO Programs
The Big Ten Academic Alliance is accepting nominations for the Academic Leadership Program and Department Executive Officers Seminar. Nominations and materials are due May 1.
Learn more about these leadership development opportunities.
Dossier Preparation for Research Faculty
May 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This workshop will summarize how PTK promotion cases are reviewed at the campus level; discuss the materials faculty should be preparing for a promotion dossier; and address questions about how PTK faculty should present different types of activities in their dossiers.
Board of Regents Faculty Award Recipient
Congratulations to Professor José Feijó, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, for receiving the Board of Regents Faculty Award for excellence in Scholarship or Research.
Learn more about the award and nomination process. View the list of Board of Regents Faculty Award recipients.