Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs develops programs, provides resources, and celebrates achievements to support faculty success throughout their career. 

Workshop helps prepare faculty for promotion and tenure

Our 1800 faculty are the Heart of Nebraska

Our student to faculty ratio is among the lowest for flagship state universities in the country. We also rank among the highest for utilizing full-time faculty positions, a sign of our commitment to our faculty and students. Our world-class faculty include members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Fellows in numerous professional societies.

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Leadership Programs and Professional Development

Faculty Affairs provides opportunities for leadership development with the goal of preparing the next generation of university leaders who will help solve 21st century problems.

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Evaluation and Recognition

The faculty evaluation process at Nebraska is designed to assist the institution in attracting promising faculty members, helping them reach their potential, retaining only the outstanding, and rewarding their proficiency.

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Searches and Appointments

Resources for colleges and departments conducting faculty searches, hiring new faculty, and onboarding these new faculty are found here. Visit our employment website to explore faculty positions currently open at Nebraska.

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Faculty Life

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln takes great pride in providing a supportive and engaging campus climate for its faculty. By investing in our faculty, we foster their careers and support them in balancing their personal and professional lives.

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Faculty Events

Promotion and Tenure

New Faculty Orientation

P&T Fall Workshop
September 18, 2025
3:30 – 5 p.m.

P&T Spring Workshop
February 19, 2026
3:30 – 5 p.m.

P&T Celebration details are emailed to honorees mid April.

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New Faculty Orientation
August 20, 2025
All-day event

New Faculty Development Workshops
September - April


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DEO Leadership Series Events

View leadership series events for Department Executive Officers (department chairs, department heads, and school directors).

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