Faculty Affairs & Development

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development guides Unit 3 faculty—including professors, lecturers, librarians, coaches, counselors, and student instructors—through every stage of their academic journey, from appointment to retirement as well as appeals and grievances. 

We collaborate with academic leaders on recruitment, reappointments, tenure, promotion, professional development opportunities, leaves and other aspects of academic life while providing essential resources, policies, and guidance aligned with the CFA/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Mission Statement

With an emphasis on quality and responsive service, the Office of Faculty Affairs & Development provides many of the Human Resources needs of the University’s academic personnel within the Division of Academic Affairs. Faculty Affairs & Development is responsible for many broad, academic-related programs and activities, which include full-time academic recruitment, full-time faculty evaluation processes, and various kinds of leaves of absence. With the Faculty (Unit 3) Collective Bargaining Agreement and different campus policies as governing authorities, Faculty Affairs and Development strives to meet the needs of the University’s faculty concerns while addressing the complex and sensitive matters that can, directly and indirectly, impact them.