Faculty Affairs Office

3.8 FACULTY AFFAIRS OFFICE

University Hall, where Faculty Affairs is locatedThe Office of Faculty Affairs is the place where all faculty personnel matters are managed.

Example topics include:

  • Faculty retention, tenure, promotion (RTP) ...sorry another acronym
  • Informal complaint resolution
  • Faculty grievances & liaison with California Faculty Association
  • Sabbatical/difference-in-pay leaves
  • Personal and professional leaves without pay
  • Faculty recruitment & hiring 

When it comes time to start asking, "How do I secure my job at CSUN," this is the office that provides support interpreting all the different policies and procedures of your job expectations.  They also enjoy providing support to faculty as they navigate the process of meeting the department and college expectations.  Obviously you will have many more questions after you settle in, but please know there will be carved out sessions where we will co-host or direct you to Faculty Affairs events where all your personnel-related questions will be addressed. Additional resources and links are to follow at the end. 

 

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

 

Portrait of Meera Komarraju, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs at CSUN

Dear New Faculty,

I am very pleased that you are joining our wonderful Matador family.

CSUN is a nationally and internationally recognized university with a very diverse student body and is designated as a Hispanic serving [HSI] and a Minority serving [MSI] institution. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students through your teaching, research/creative activity and service contributions.

CSU Northridge is a very special place and we have lots of resources to support and nurture your many talents. Our offices of Faculty Affairs, Faculty Development, Faculty Programs and Initiatives, as well as Research and Sponsored Programs are ready to serve you in every way possible.

As you settle into your routine this Fall semester, do make time to explore the campus, get to know your colleagues, and connect with your department chair and college dean.

I invite you to reach out and say Hello when you spot me on campus and look forward to getting to know you in the days to come!

Meera

Meera Komarraju, Ph.D.
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
CSUN | California State University, Northridge

 

Key Resources

  • Many Colleges and Departments have written out their own unique "job expectations", which we call at CSUN, Personnel Policies & Procedures. This is essentially your manual of what's expected and what the required steps are for procedures such as being reviewed & evaluated.
  • You'll also find helpful forms and memos including information on sabbaticals and leaves at Faculty Affairs.
  • You are joining a unionized system which means there is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CFA) Links to an external site. for faculty.
  • Interested in online career development resources? This year, CSUN has a membership to this fabulous organization, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity which includes webinars, tips and resources on how to find the balance of managing all that you'll be juggling. Take a moment now to create your account Links to an external site. using the easy  registration instructions at the bottom; sign-up now while it's still free. 

 

What about Tenure, Promotion, or Entitlements?

There is so much to learn to get started in your first semester at CSUN!  Once you get started with teaching and the other matters covered in this Canvas course, we'll be opening another module on your career path here at CSUN and will offer programming on that topic.