Spring 2027 | Offices of Faculty Affairs & Undergraduate Education
Applications accepted through April 17, 2026
The Faculty Affairs Residency (FAR) is a unique, semester-long opportunity for Penn State faculty to gain direct, hands-on experience in the strategic and operational work of faculty affairs. FAR is not a fellowship or a shadowing experience—it’s a working residency designed for faculty who are curious about leadership and ready to contribute meaningfully to institution-wide efforts that support faculty success.
Participants will engage in high-impact projects, collaborate with Faculty Affairs leadership, and produce tangible deliverables that help shape policy, professional development, and institutional systems. Residents manage their own workflow and schedules while attending relevant meetings and submitting a final report or portfolio summarizing their work.
Eligibility
FAR is open to full-time Penn State faculty who meet the following criteria:
- Tenure-line or non-tenure-line faculty with a multi-year appointment
- Currently at the second rank or higher (typically Associate Professor or equivalent)
- Minimum of five consecutive years of faculty experience at Penn State
- Demonstrated interest in academic leadership or institutional strategy
- Endorsement from academic unit head or dean/chancellor
Key Features
- Strategic Engagement: Collaborate on initiatives such as faculty evaluation models, onboarding improvements, mentoring programs, and more.
- Professional Development: Gain institutional insight, cross-campus connections, and administrative experience.
- Support: One-course buyout provided during Spring 2027.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Academic Integrity (Undergraduate Education)
- Building Strong Academic Unit Culture (Faculty Affairs)
- Data-centered Program Assessment (Undergraduate Education)
- Data Empowered Learning (Undergraduate Education)
- Honorifics and External Awards (Faculty Affairs)
- Promotion and Tenure Modernization (Faculty Affairs)
- Undergraduate Research (Undergraduate Education)
- Year 3 COACHE Strategy Implementation (Faculty Affairs)
Application Process
To apply, submit the following by April 17, 2026:
- Current CV
- Statement of interest describing your motivations, qualifications, and project area preferences
- Contact information for your academic unit head
Applicants will be notified of selection outcomes by late May 2026. Click the "apply here" button at the top of this page to apply.
Contact
For questions, please reach out to: Ann Clements, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs acc13@psu.edu