Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Faculty Affairs

The faculty affairs division within the office of the provost provides resources and support for our academic personnel so they can better support students in achieving successful learning outcomes. Our division includes supporting the Faculty Activity and Achievement Reporting (FAAR) system, Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT), as well as the Teaching and Learning Center.

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Overview

Welcome to the Faculty Affairs Division of the Office of the Provost. We serve faculty in a myriad of ways to help our academic personnel develop to their full potential.

Processes and systems

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Communications

Communication occurs both informally and formally across campus. Our goal is to ensure communication is clear and concise. We realize that we receive a mass quantity of emails and attend several meetings. In case you missed something, we have a list of recent communications organized by month.
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Faculty search & screening process

Effective September 1, 2023, NAU has embarked on a new search and screening process for faculty. This process is iterative. Please make sure to use your college’s Teams channel to effectively communicate about this process. Learn more about this process.
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FAAR system

Learn about the benefits of the Faculty Activity and Achievement Reporting system and how to access it.
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Reviews and tenure

Complete a performance review or learn about tenure, promotion, or emeritus status.

Recognition and career growth

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Faculty development

Our mission is to provide the resources and support that help our faculty be successful, which ultimately promotes the learning and success of our students.
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Faculty exmplars

We are proud of our faculty and value their accomplishments. See our community of high-achieving students, faculty, staff and alumni in the Northern Arizona University Community of Distinction.

Resources and policies

Faculty resources

Read the faculty handbook, find syllabus policy statements, see a five-year academic calendar. Access other university information pertaining to disabilities, Ombuds program, faculty retiree’s, Equity and Access Office, Employee Assistance and Wellness, Human Resources and more.

Policy listings

Read through our policy listings for information on Northern Arizona University processes and procedures.

Personnel Requests FAQs

Deans, Associate Deans, and Assistant Directors of Operations should use this FAQ guide before seeking a request to hire.

Faculty Affairs team

Roger Bounds and his faculty affairs team work to support a diverse group of engage and well supported faculty to: empower the next generation of students by delivering an equitable post-secondary education; generate new scholarship and creative works opportunities and offer impactful service to enhance NAU’s ability to be the preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact.

Meet the team

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Fall 2023 Faculty Degree List

See a list of all academic faculty and their education credentials.

New Faculty 2023-2024

Allow us to introduce our new faculty. Read about all of the recent additions to each college and department.

Join our faculty

Search for open positions

We – faculty, staff, and administrators – work together to support each other’s diverse strengths and maintain a culture of excellence.

Apply now to join our collaborative community as we develop solutions that will lead to a healthier, more sustainable world.