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Welcome to the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Office of Faculty Affairs strives to promote an environment that ensures the success of faculty, regardless of career path.

We partner with schools, departments and other academic units to ensure faculty have the tools needed to successfully advance their careers at Carolina. We develop and celebrate outstanding and diverse faculty, creating a culture of faculty excellence that adheres to the highest standards of collegiality, respect and integrity. We provide leadership, guidance and oversight of university-wide strategies and programs to provide resources for faculty success.

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“Supporting faculty success is not merely an investment in individuals; it is the cornerstone of academic excellence. The success of our faculty is our collective triumph in fostering knowledge, nurturing minds and advancing society.”

Giselle Corbie,
Senior Vice Provost

Provost Distinguished Faculty Leaders Program

The Provost Distinguished Faculty Leaders Program offers outstanding faculty the opportunity to explore academic leadership roles at the university.

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Recent News

Scenes from the south campus pathway adjacent to the Student and Academic Services Building South (SASB) on November 7, 2023, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Faculty Workload Plans: 2026-2027 Academic Year

Mark your calendars: Faculty workload plans for the 2026-2027 academic year are due by August 5, 2026. The Office of Faculty Affairs will send detailed submission guidelines and instructions to all deans, senior associate deans, and HR Officers no later than March … Read more

Two students sit outdoors on a campus, smiling and talking while reviewing papers together. A fountain and trees are visible in the background. A badge on the image reads “Fulbright Top Producer – U.S. Student & Scholar Programs, 2025–2026.

Carolina Named Top Producer for Fulbright Students, Scholars

UNC-Chapel Hill has been named a top producing institution for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar programs for the first time in 15 years. Carolina has earned the student distinction from the U.S. Department of State for 16 … Read more

Rain falls on Polk Place on July 23, 2019, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)

CFE/Lenovo Grants: 2026-27 Call for Proposals Announced

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is pleased to announce the 2026–27 Call for Proposals for the CFE/Lenovo Instructional Innovation Grants Program. This year’s call features two tracks: 1) a General Track covering a broad range of instructional technologies and … Read more

Winter snow scenes on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Saturday January 7, 2017. (Photo by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Recipients Announced for 2026-2027 Junior Faculty Development Awards, Fixed-Term Faculty Development Awards

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost would like to announce and congratulate the Junior Faculty Development Award and Fixed-Term Faculty Development Award recipients for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The Junior Faculty Development Awards are funded … Read more