Faculty Support

Visual Arts Faculty Handbook, last updated September 2024.

Visual Arts Visiting Instructors Handbook, last updated September 2024.

Assistance programs

• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• Housing assistance programs for faculty

Awards

• Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching and Research awards
• Faculty funding and award opportunities

Benefits

• UCSD benefits information and resources

Career development programs

• APS Faculty Development
• Career Center: Faculty and Staff

Conflict of commitment policy

• UC OATS UC San Diego Resources Page
• UC OATS Systemwide Page

Contributing to diversity

• Visit the Diversity Initiatives for news about the innovative ways UCSD faculty are contributing to this important part of the University's mission and for access to a searchable database of opportunities.

Educational technology services

• ETS faculty services
• San Diego Supercomputer Center training and workshops
• Qualcomm Institute research services

Evaluations

• CAPE Evaluations

Faculty mentoring

• UCSD faculty mentoring program

Family accommodations

• Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 230-15: Family Accommodations Policy
• Family Accommodation Policies and Programs

Interfolio training resources

• Faculty resources

Leave of absence policy

• Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 230-10: Academic Leaves of Absence

Library resources

• Library Resources for Faculty

Orientation resources

• Faculty guide to academic information technology
• UC Faculty Handbook

Partner/spouse employment resources

• Academic Job Opportunities
• Partner Opportunities Program
• Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Policies, bylaws, MOUs

• Academic personnel policies listed by topic
• Bylaws for the San Diego Division of the Academic Senate
• Memoranda of Understanding
• UC Academic Personnel Manual (APM)
• UCSD Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM)

Required and recommended training

• Required and recommended training for academic appointees

Research experience & applied learning portal

• REAL Portal: For Faculty & Staff

Retirement resources

• Faculty Retirement Resources

Standing orders of the UC Regents

• Standing orders of the Regents

Department Mentorship

New faculty will be assigned a more senior faculty member to help guide them as they establish themselves within the department and learn the campus and department processes. This Faculty Mentor acts often as a first point of contact for questions or concerns however they are not the esclusive support system for new faculty. All faculty can work with the Department Chair, staff or other faculty as they prefer. 

Faculty Peer Group Coaching Program

The Faculty Peer Group Coaching Program is offered at the campus level and is designed to provide a structured space for faculty to connect, receive practical guidance, and learn together to advance their career goals. Groups of 4-7 faculty will be formed based on shared interests, needs and preferences, and will be expected to meet at least monthly for 1-2 hours at an established time and place (either virtually or in-person).

Faculty Leadership Mentor Program (FLMP)

The purpose of the *new* Faculty Leadership Mentor Program is to cultivate faculty leadership development at UC San Diego and increase mentorship opportunities for underrepresented faculty, including faculty of color, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. Accepted mentees will be matched with experienced faculty leaders, who have or are currently serving in a leadership role on campus.  The program will also provide an opportunity for leadership development and networking.  Components of this year-long program include a program orientation, monthly mentor-mentee meetings, mentoring resources, and a closing event to be announced at a later date.   Additionally, both mentors and mentees will receive a modest fund for leadership development activities to support their continued growth and success.