Mission & Vision

Mission

The mission of the Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development Office is to provide support to all our faculty, particularly in the areas of career advancement, faculty development, professional satisfaction, faculty mentoring and faculty diversity and inclusion.

We will do this by:

• Facilitating the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified, talented and diverse faculty, and departmental and School of Medicine leaders.
• Supporting the work of the Appointment and Promotions Committee and maintaining the appointment, promotions and guidelines.
• Supporting the development and membership of College of Medicine institutional committees.
• Working closely with The Governance Committee of the Faculty Assembly and the Faculty Assembly on matters related to faculty.
• Developing appropriate faculty development programs, workshops, seminars that support the development of faculty.
• Providing faculty mentoring programs.
• Providing new faculty orientation sessions and faculty networking opportunities.
• Providing one-to-one consultations relating to the career advancement of current and new faculty.

Vision

We envision a vibrant, diverse community where faculty members at all stages have optimal capability to reach their career goals and contribute meaningfully to the school’s mission.