Office for Faculty Advancement

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.

2023 OFA Annual Report

Contact Us

Linked Department (or Location): Submit a Support Request
Location Detail: 518F King Library
Email: facultyadv@uky.edu
Phone: Office: (859) 257-7915 | Fax: (859) 257-2987; 72987 for inside UK

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 only)

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

Requests may be submitted using the link below or faxed to (859) 257-2987

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

APPLY NOW | ESC Creative Activities Grants Program

Jan 15, 2025

Apply Now for 2025 ESC Grants! Deadline to Apply: Sunday, February 9, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST The Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program, supported by the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC), offers financial support for projects that foster mutually beneficial partnerships between university scholars and communities. These grants are designed to facilitate positive outcomes for both scholars and the communities they serve.

UPDATE | New Faculty Orientation Jan 9 2025 Has Moved Hybrid

Jan 9, 2025

2024-2025 New Faculty Orientation-Part 2 (NFO2) HYBRID You've completed your first semester as a new faculty member at the University of Kentucky, now what? In NFO2, you will have an opportunity to: Plan for your successful promotion Reflect on your classes and build your portfolio as a teacher Consider how to juggle teaching, research, service, and have a personal life

January 2025 Work Life and Well-being Bulletin

Jan 2, 2025

Happy New Year 2025, We have really kicked off the new year and winter in a very snowy way. Be safe out there. Sometimes we get so busy with the daily grind that we miss the small moments to connect with colleagues, family, and friends. In 2025, I hope you have a year of positive connections, productive workspaces, healthy relationships, and consistent physical fitness routines to name a few. Overall, in this new year, I hope you create effective work-life and well-being strategies that allow you to nurture yourself, reset when needed and make regular progress.

2025 Promotion and Tenure Workshops

Dec 10, 2024

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.

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