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NEW FACULTY INFORMATION

Essential Policies & Guidance

Patterson Steeple

Faculty, please review these essential policies related to expectations and our campus community. Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs with any questions. 

Welcome!

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Welcome to the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Maryland. We seek to attract and retain top talent while supporting all aspects of the faculty experience. From recruitment through retirement and emeriti engagement, we are the source of faculty life on campus.

UMD Institutional Member of National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

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Become a member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). Register to attend NCFDD programs, including writing challenges, webinars and core curriculum workshops.

Faculty Success Data Exports Workshops

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March 27 & April 9, 2024 | Register to Attend

Join us for these workshops designed to assist faculty members and unit heads in better understanding the uses of Faculty Success beyond annual activity reporting. Learn More.

Meet and Confer for Adjunct Faculty

Thomas V. Miller, Jr. Administration Building

April 2, 2024 |  1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Register for the Meeting

This meeting will provide an opportunity for instructional faculty with an appointment below 50% FTE, to discuss concerns and provide feedback to members of the administration. Learn More.

Faculty Forum: Academic Freedom and Free Speech

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April 10, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM | Register to Attend

How are academic freedom and the right to speech different and where do they intersect? What are the rights and responsibilities of faculty members--and what strategies might they use--in campus discussions and in public communication? Learn More.

DST Lecture - Beyond Sparkle and Glitter: How the Science of Crystals will Usher in the Quantum Revolution

Professor Efrain Rodriguez's DST Lecture Series Poster

March 28, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 1112 Chemistry Great Hall

Join us for Professor Efrain Rodriguez's Distinguished Scholar Teacher lecture.

Learn more and see the full list of lectures.

Faculty Forum: Setting Boundaries

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April 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Register to Attend

This workshop aims to equip faculty members with essential skills in establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries within their academic environments. By the end of the workshop, educators will gain the tools and confidence needed to foster a balanced and fulfilling academic career while maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries with students, colleagues, and personal life. Learn More.

University of Maryland Retired Faculty Association (UMDRFA)

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Become a Member | Learn More About the Association 

UMDRFA encourages and facilitates the continued involvement of retired faculty with the university, identifies and advances the continuing intellectual interests and scholarly activities of UMDRFA members, offers a range of programs on topics of interest, and more.