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, to offer faculty development opportunities, to foster recognition of faculty achievements in both teaching and scholarly/creative work, to partner with units to recruit, welcome, retain and support faculty, and to promote leadership development of faculty as they advance into academic leadership roles.

2023 OFA Annual Report

Contact Us

Office for Faculty Advancement

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

Faculty Career Coaching Opportunities

Jul 30, 2025

Coaching Opportunities Working with a coach can help you as you take on new challenges, undergo a transition, or determine next steps for your career. What is coaching? Coaching is a powerful, ongoing relationship that helps you focus and realize your vision and goals. With a professional coach, you will get the tools and support to empower you to remove obstacles and facilitate change. Is coaching the same as advising or consulting?

August - September 2025 Work-Life & Well-Being Opportunities

Jul 24, 2025

As we continue to enjoy these last days of summer, we are reminded of the joys and opportunities that the sun brings to our lives such as beach and park visits, cookouts, family and friends’ gatherings, outdoor concerts and fairs, nature hikes and so much more. You still have time to get out and enjoy. We know the start of a new academic year can bring about a lot of emotions, planning, stress and activities. Remember the STAR approach to worry, stress and recentering. S-Stop, T-Take a breath, A-and, R-Relax.

UK HR Work Life and Well-Being Bulletin: JULY

Jul 8, 2025

This summer, UK HR Work Life and Well-being is pleased to offer

UK HR Work Life and Well-Being Bulletin: JUNE

Jun 3, 2025

June is recognized as National Men’s Health Month, and we’re excited to partner with Dr.

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