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

2025 Promotion and Tenure Workshops

May 31, 2025

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.

April 2025 Work-Life workshops

Mar 27, 2025

Spring has sprung, or so we hope. Afterall, we live in Kentucky where you can observe two seasons in one day. It sure does keep life interesting. I hope you are embracing these warmer temperatures, budding flowers and of course spring cleaning and organizing. I hope you find some time to get outside, go for a walk and breathe in the fresh air.

March UK HR Work Life and Well-being Bulletin

Mar 6, 2025

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and serves as a time to promote healthy eating habits and encourage informed food choices. The campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), focuses on the importance of a balanced diet and the role nutrition plays in overall health. UK HR Health and Wellness has various programs to help support your nutrition journey.

Meet our new UK Elder Care Specialist

Feb 24, 2025

Meet our new UK Elder Care Specialist, Hazel Teichen. Hazel is a native of Chicago with over 18 years of experience providing elder care related services via Bluegrass Care Navigators and Cedarhurst Senior Living. Hazel is available to offer confidential consultations via phone, virtually, and in-person with UK employees and retirees to assist them with their elder care caregiver needs. Services include helping locate resources for your aging loved one no matter where they live in the USA.

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