Faculty

You are a pioneer in your field on a mission to improve lives and tackle the greatest challenges of our time. You cultivate the curiosity of your students, teaching and motivating them to achieve more and discover their own potential.

As members of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty, it is your talent, tenacity, and commitment to excellence in all that you do that has helped drive Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to new heights.

Work at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV

Faculty are the lifeblood of an academic institution and central to the performance trajectory of the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV (Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV), the lifelong success of our students, and the generation of new knowledge through research, scholarly and creative activity. Apply to work at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, where our faculty advance communities and transform lives.

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Office of the Provost

Dr. Prasant Mohapatra is serving as the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's Provost as of March 2023. Dr. Mohapatra comes to Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV from the University of California, Davis, where he served as vice chancellor for research since 2018. A distinguished professor in the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Mohapatra held multiple leadership positions at UC Davis, including dean and vice provost of graduate studies, associate chancellor, interim vice provost and CIO, and chair of the Department of Computer Science. Through these roles, he gained extensive experience in a variety of critical areas that align with Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's strategic plan.

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Faculty Success

Faculty success is a cornerstone of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s advancement and the lifelong success of our students. Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has adopted a strategic holistic approach to Faculty Success designed to foster personal and professional development with point-in-time resources for early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with an emphasis on equity and excellence across all three campuses.

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Professional Development

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for faculty to continue their development through furthering their research training, improving their curricula, and teaching skills. Beyond providing opportunities to support their academic careers, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV also wants to recognize and reward faculty for their contributions to research, teaching, and learning.

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Benefits

As a member of our diverse and talented workforce, you deserve an outstanding employee experience. From essential benefits like health insurance and retirement plans to optional programs for enrichment and work/life balance, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Division of Human Resources has got you covered!

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Tenure & Promotion

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV endeavors to create an atmosphere that encourages faculty members to develop and share different ideas and divergent views and to make inquiries unbounded by present norms. Tenure contributes significantly to the creation of such an atmosphere.

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