Duke Faculty Advancement helps faculty at all career stages thrive as researchers, teachers, mentors and leaders.

Advancing faculty across the career lifespan.

Our university-wide programs are grounded in a holistic vision of faculty and leadership advancement that includes supporting professional growth and success, prioritizing experiences that promote a sense of community and belonging, and enriching our academic community through a range of perspectives and talents. 

We partner with Duke schools, departments and other academic units to recruit and retain outstanding faculty and to foster an academic environment that embodies the Duke values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery and excellence.

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A Thriving Community

Sustained attention to the unique experiences of faculty across Duke is essential to build a thriving community that celebrates a broad range of perspectives and talents.

Highlights include:

  • Faculty Advancement Seed Grants
  • Leadership Retreat for Academic and Administrative Leaders
  • Scholarly Communities to Build Connections and Foster Collaboration
  • Direct Work With Unit Leaders to Improve Faculty Experiences
Supporting all Duke faculty: faculty hiring and retention; the Duke faculty experience; faculty milestones.

Faculty Hiring & Retention

Strengthening academic excellence and retaining Duke’s faculty Talent

The Duke Faculty Experience

Supporting faculty in their teaching, research, service and leadership roles

Faculty Milestones

Supporting faculty via special events, celebrations and opportunities to gain career insights