Office for Faculty Affairs
HHD Office for Faculty Affairs
The Office for Faculty Affairs is dedicated to supporting the professional development and well-being of faculty members within an academic institution. Its mission encompasses fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic community, promoting excellence in teaching and research, and providing resources and support for faculty success. Through various initiatives and programs, the office aims to cultivate an environment where faculty can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the institution's educational mission.
TT & NTL Promotion and/or Tenure
TT & NTL Promotion and/or Tenure
If you are an early career faculty member seeking to gain promotion and/or tenure, we have many resources at your disposal.
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DEIB Resources
DEIB Resources
We seek to create a system designed to dismantle structures that reinforce inequality and actively promote a college culture that respects, supports, and values employees and our community.
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Faculty Recruitment & Onboarding
Faculty Recruitment & Onboarding
Find resources about inclusive hiring practices for units seeking to fill open roles and information related to our new faculty orientation each year.
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Visiting Scholars
Visiting Scholars
Please familiarize yourself with the HHD and University guidelines if you are interested in hosting visiting scholars.
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Faculty Recognition
Faculty Recognition
We value and recognize the hard work of our faculty members. Review the recent recipients of HHD-related awards and honors.
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Guidelines & Policies
Guidelines & Policies
Quick link to the HHD Faculty Affairs list of college-level guidelines.
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Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical Leave
Whether you are taking a step away for personal reasons or focusing on research, we have guidelines to help you understand your next steps.
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Professional Development
Professional Development
We are eager to share many opportunities and resources to help the advancement of your career!
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Upcoming Workshops & Video Library
News & Announcements
Q4 2024 State Lobbying Disclosure Due 12/16/24
To ensure compliance with the University’s state lobbying disclosure requirements, all University faculty and staff who participate in state lobbying activities for the University must report all time and expenses related to these activities to Government and Community Relations. If you have been or will be engaged in lobbying activities for the University from October 1 to December 31, 2024, you will need to report those activities on Forms PLDA 1 and 2, found on the Government and Community Relations website: http://www.govt.psu.edu/pennsylvania-lobbying-disclosure-act/ These forms must be submitted by no later than Monday, December 16, for the fourth quarter 2024 to Government and Community Relations.
Also, please be advised that if you anticipate or plan to be engaged in future University activities that could be determined as a lobbying activity, please refer to University policy AD 50, which outlines the procedures for “contact with state and federal officials and official visits by government agencies”: http://guru.psu.edu/policies/AD50.html
Reminder: Government and Community Relations is to be informed in advance of all invitations to elected officials or their staff members to visit any campus of the University in their official capacity.
Please contact Michael Stefan, Vice President for Government and Community Relations, by calling 814-865-6563 or email Jennifer Hart (jra165@psu.edu) with any questions you may have.
New Faculty Affairs Resource
A new resource has been added to the Promotion and Tenure section of the Office of Faculty Affairs website. The Alternate Tenure Review Processes document provides more detailed explanations of review processes to assist units in determining the type of review with which to move forward. As noted on the form, in most cases, candidates will proceed through the standard P&T process. However, in certain circumstances, an alternate review process may be warranted.
Please note, prior to beginning any of these processes, units must obtain approval from my office.
Updated Faculty Workload Guidelines
The College of Health & Human Development has developed updated workload guidelines to provide guidance across our departments and centers. The revised college workload guidelines, which now include separate guidelines for non-tenure line research faculty and non-tenure line teaching faculty as well as tenure-line faculty, will become effective AY25-26.
- Workload Guidelines for Non-Tenure Line Research Faculty
- Workload Guidelines for Non-Tenure Line Teaching Faculty
- Workload Guidelines for Tenure-Line Faculty
- Frequently Asked Questions About Faculty Workload Guidelines
Any questions not covered in the FAQ can be addressed to HHD Faculty Affairs.
2024-2025 University Office of Faculty Affairs Workshops
The Office of Faculty Affairs is pleased to offer a workshop series on preparing for success in the promotion and tenure process. The series will provide an in-depth exploration of the promotion and tenure process for all Penn State faculty, including tenure- and non-tenure-line.
Each session will be offered live via Penn State’s Zoom platform and each session will be recorded for later viewing. Links to recordings will be posted below after each workshop session. Audience questions are highly encouraged. Registration is not required to attend.
Contact Our Team
If you would like to schedule a meeting with Associate Dean Nicole Webster, please email her Administrative Support Coordinator.
