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The success of Augusta University and its students is inextricably linked to the success of our faculty. In the Office of Faculty Affairs, we are dedicated to creating an environment and culture that promotes the success of our faculty, beginning with recruitment and hiring, and continuing throughout their career.

Our focus is holistic and comprehensive, leveraging partnerships with colleges, schools, departments, and other units across campus to enhance the quality of the faculty life and promote a culture of faculty excellence. To this end, we focus on all aspects of faculty life, from the policies and processes that create the framework for the faculty experience to the programs and celebrations that support and engage faculty members with their students, their peers and colleagues, their disciplines and professions, and their institution.

FACULTY RESOURCES

Announcements

  • Governor's Teaching Fellows Program: Applications are open for the prestigious Governor's Teaching Fellows Program (2025-2026). This is an exceptional opportunity for faculty members to enhance their teaching practices, collaborate with peers across the state, and contribute to the advancement of undergraduate education. Applicants will undergo an internal selection process for review by the Provost and the President for letters of support then forward to the formal program organizers for final selection. This program is open to all full-time faculty members from any rank, however preference will be given to those teaching undergraduate students. Applications are due December 2nd. Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs if you have any additional questions.
  • The Center for Instructional Innovation is hosting several professional development workshops on topics such as teaching with educational technology and teaching excellence throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.  
  • Fall Commencement 2024:  Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th. Faculty, are invited to join us for to participate in the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies. RSVP online to confirm your participation
  • New Faculty Conference 2025: Save the date for Monday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 5. 

Contact Us

Faculty Affairs

Summerville Campus

Boykin Wright

706-446-1422

aufacultyaffairs@augusta.edu

 

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