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.

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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/TDL Request (Faculty only)

Faculty Members may submit Family Medical Leave and/or Temporary Disability 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/TDL 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 for ESC Grants!

Oct 31, 2025

Apply Now for ESC Grants! The ESC's Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program offers financial support for projects that foster mutually beneficial partnerships between university scholars and communities.

November 2025 Work-Life workshops, events

Oct 28, 2025

Happy Fall! November is here and so are cooler mornings. It's that time of the year where we need to warm up our vehicles before we head out in the morning and grab a jacket before going outdoors to walk our dog in the evenings. Or is that just me?

Virtual Dementia Tour

Oct 20, 2025

UK HR Elder Care presents the Virtual Dementia Tour 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 UK College of Nursing 751 Rose Street | Fifth Floor Free parking at the UK Clinic Garage, 140 Huguelet Dr. Time slot request required. Please allow an hour to move through the entire simulation and come even if you are late.

Directors of Undergraduate Studies Summit

Gatton Student Center, Ballroom B

Oct 10, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Office for Faculty Advancement and Office for Academic Affairs are pleased to host the upcoming Directors of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Summit on Friday, October 10, 2025. This event is designed for current Directors of Undergraduate Studies and Directors of Undergraduate Certificate Programs, but we also welcome faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the resources and initiatives that support undergraduate education and student success.

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