Office of Faculty Affairs
Our mission: the Office of Faculty Affairs supports faculty and faculty leadership in the development of an exceptional learning community at the University of Kansas.
Faculty Affairs Highlights and Updates
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed new full- and part-time faculty to the University of Kansas during orientation, which took place Aug. 17, 18 and 19. This year’s new faculty cohort represents 39 units across the KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
The University of Kansas has named 10 faculty members to its 2026-27 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort, a leadership development program that prepares faculty for administrative and leadership roles in higher education. The yearlong program provides participants with opportunities to learn more about university operations, explore leadership pathways and develop their leadership skills through reflection and professional growth.
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
KU faculty...
45
faculty named Fulbright Scholars from 2016-2026
1,700+
faculty and academic staff
85+
current Distinguished Professors from over 38 disciplines