News

Thu, 09/05/2024

KU welcomes new Edwards, Lawrence faculty members

On Aug. 19, the Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed faculty members from all 12 academic units across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses at its Fall New Faculty Orientation, held at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Mon, 08/26/2024

Distinguished professor to deliver inaugural lecture on ‘innovation hypercycles’

Andrew Torrance, a scholar of intellectual property, patent law, biotechnology, food and drug law, biodiversity law and environmental law, will present his inaugural distinguished professor lecture Sept. 9.
Thu, 08/22/2024

Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Policy & Recognition

The Office of Faculty Affairs is excited to announce an internal search for an Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Policy & Recognition.
Fri, 08/16/2024

Kansas Board of Regents Approves KU and UAKU Wage Adjustment Agreement for Covered Faculty and Academic Staff

The University of Kansas and the United Academics of KU, AAUP, AFT have completed negotiations for FY 25 wage increases for covered faculty and academic staff on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Wed, 07/17/2024

Five standout educators recognized as Kemper Fellows

KU this week is celebrating five outstanding faculty members as winners of the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. Each of the five awardees receives $7,500.
Wed, 06/26/2024

Two KU faculty members named University Distinguished Professors

Two KU faculty members have received the designation of University Distinguished Professor, effective at the start of the fall 2024 semester. They are Heather Desaire in the Department of Chemistry and Erik Perrins in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science.
Fri, 05/10/2024

KU announces promotion and tenure for 149 faculty and researchers

Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 64 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 85 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses.
Mon, 04/22/2024

Call for Senior Administrative Fellows Applications

The Office of Faculty Affairs seeks nominations and applicants for its Senior Administrative Fellows program. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and must include a current CV and a letter. Once all applicants are received, the Office of Faculty Affairs will reach out to department chairs (or deans...

Mon, 04/22/2024

Call for Nominations: International Affairs Advisory Board International Teaching Award

In the spring of 2024, the International Affairs Advisory Board International Teaching Award was recognized as part of the collection of University Teaching Awards. With this transition, the nomination deadline for the International Teaching Award is extended to Friday, May 24, 2024. Nominations must include a letter of support; a...

Fri, 03/22/2024

Distinguished professor to share future of developing tiered systems to meet K-12 students’ multiple needs

Kathleen Lane, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Special Education, will present her inaugural distinguished professor lecture at 5:30 p.m. April 3 in the Malott Room of the Kansas Union. Much of the KU researcher’s work focuses on systematic screening within school-based tiered systems.
Wed, 03/20/2024

Office of Faculty Affairs to Host KU Faculty Development Academies in May

The Office of Faculty Affairs invites all University of Kansas (KU) Lawrence and Edwards faculty to join us for the KU Faculty Development Academies week, scheduled for the week of May 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily. The Academies held Monday through Thursday will take place in...

Fri, 02/23/2024

University Distinguished Professor Sarah Deer will highlight advocacy in lecture that examines tribal statutes on sexual violence

Sarah Deer will present “What if Survivors Wrote the Laws? An Exploration of Tribal Statutes on Sexual Violence” at 5:30 p.m. March 4 in the Malott Room at the Kansas Union.
Thu, 02/08/2024

Distinguished professor lecture to explore history, limitations of American ‘Manifest Destiny’

Andrew Isenberg will present “The Age of the Borderlands: The Limits of American ‘Manifest Destiny,’ 1790-1845,” which will focus on the encounter between Indigenous people and settlers in North America. The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
Wed, 11/29/2023

Distinguished professor lecture to address how theatre contributes to healthy communities

LAWRENCE — According to Peter Ukpokodu, theatre and arts have long been associated with community health by how they seem to rejuvenate people’s emotional well-being so they can appreciate life though a new lens. ...

Wed, 11/22/2023

Office of Faculty Affairs is Hiring a Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs

The Office of Faulty Affairs is hiring a Provost Fellow to begin January 2024. This appointment is open for a tenured faculty member with a full-time appointment, with a 0.40 FTE in the Office of Faculty Affairs and the remainder in their academic unit. Eighteen-month appointment (through June 30, 2025). ...

Thu, 11/02/2023

Distinguished professor lecture to highlight pay, promotion and grants in academia

LAWRENCE — Her work has been featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Economist, the New York Times and more. She’s testified before Congress and consulted on equity and diversity issues in science funding with organizations like the National Academies of Sciences, the National Institutes of Health and the...