The Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs has as its mission to operationalize the Faculty Handbook’s standards and procedures for faculty-related matters, advancing academic excellence, and increasing faculty diversity. In service of that mission, the Office manages the central review of Charles River Campus faculty personnel actions such as search proposals, appointments, reappointments, tenure/promotions, merit and equity salary reviews, and retirements.
Faculty Affairs partners with administrative units, including the offices of Human Resources, Research, Institutional Research, Budget, Labor Relations, and others to 1) provide administrative guidance to Charles River Campus (CRC) academic unit leadership, 2) deliver faculty data and strategic support to the University Provost and President, and 3) ensure data integrity through centralized management of CRC faculty data.
The Associate Provost and the Office’s staff also serve on and/or oversee the following groups— the University Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (UAPT); the University Council Committee on Faculty Policies (UFFCP); the Faculty Affairs Council (FAC); the Faculty Grievance Committee; and Faculty Suspension and Termination Hearing Committees.
Boston University offers a number of resources to support faculty members. Click on the “Learn More” button to access information ranging from teaching and technology resources to the Faculty Handbook to resources for new faculty members and support services for employees and their families.
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University has the pleasure of awarding Career Development Professorships to several talented junior faculty members emerging as future leaders in their fields. This year’s awards are made possible through the generous support of BU Trustee S.D. Shibulal (MET ’88) and his family; […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, Dr. Sandro Galea announced he will be stepping down as dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) at the end of December 2024 to become the inaugural dean at a newly established school of public health at Washington University […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Professor Elise Morgan was appointed as dean ad interim of the Boston University College of Engineering (ENG) in July 2023. This fall we will begin a national search to identify a permanent dean for the College. The process for constituting a dean search advisory committee, […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the course of the academic year, members of our community may request excused absences from attending classes or participating in examination, work, or study requirements in order to accommodate the observance of their religious faiths. A full reading of the University's Policy on Absence […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer September 3, 2024 Dear BU Colleagues, As we start the academic year, I want to welcome returning and new members of the Boston University community to campus and convey my sincere hope that this will be a productive, exciting, and fulfilling year for each of […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer August 30, 2024 Dear Boston University Faculty and Staff, I am writing to update you on our contract negotiations with the Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU). We recently made a substantial comprehensive offer to enhance compensation and benefits, which demonstrates our recognition of the […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations On Friday, September 27, at 2 pm, Dr. Melissa Gilliam will be inaugurated as Boston University’s 11th president at Agganis Arena. Recognizing the historic nature of this occasion and to enable the participation of as many members […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we implement a new student information system (MyBU Student) and establish new data access profiles, I write – following consultation with the appropriate bodies – to clarify how access to student records, including student transcripts and historical data, will be granted moving forward. It […]