Boston University Faculty Development advances the intellectual growth and professional development of faculty by offering impactful educational opportunities across rank, discipline, and college.
BU Faculty Development is focused on the holistic journey of our faculty. Explore different trainings, educational materials, and opportunities for faculty at every career stage.
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Date: Monday, October 5 Location: BU Faculty Development, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 101 Conference Room BU Faculty Development invites tenure-track faculty members to a workshop designed to discuss the logistics of the Tenure & Promotion process at Boston University. Participants will learn about the overall standards and criteria of the tenure and promotion process. In […]
Date: Wednesday, August 26 Time: 11 am - 1 pm (Open to all BU Faculty after 11:30 am) Location: Duan Center for Computing and Data Science, 17th Floor, 665 Commonwealth Avenue BU Faculty Development is excited to invite you to the annual Faculty Resource Fair on Wednesday, August 26. This resource fair is meant to […]
Date: Wednesday, August 26 - Thursday, August 27 Location: Duan Center for Computing and Data Science, 665 Commonwealth Avenue, 17th Floor BU Faculty Development is launching the Faculty First Institute (FFI), a comprehensive approach to onboarding new faculty across colleges, ranks, and discliplines in summer 2026. FFI strives to provide a robust yet manageable introduction […]
We are pleased to announce the formation of a Faculty Development Advisory Board, created to assist the Faculty Development team as it supports school and college programming and designs new offerings, all intended to support faculty across all stages of their careers. This group will help ensure that Faculty Development’s programs, priorities, and investments are responsive to Boston University’s strategic framework and grounded in our shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, and […]
Friday, April 24 | 10 am - 12 pm Zoom The most successful faculty achieve excellence through setting goals, employing a range of resources, and planning effectively. BU Faculty Development welcomes faculty to attend the virtual workshop "Every Semester Needs a Plan." Early and mid-career faculty, faculty in mentee roles, and faculty mentors will benefit […]
Date: Wednesday, April 1 Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm Location: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Conference Room 101 RSVP BU Faculty Development is excited to provide faculty with a structured opportunity to learn about strategies for completing second and third books, and to learn more about ways to secure potential funding for their projects. Our panel of highly […]
Wednesday, April 1 | 4 - 6 pm Metcalf Trustee Ballroom, 1 Silber Way, 9th Floor BU Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs present the 2nd New Faculty on Tap which highlights and celebrates the research and teaching of BU faculty hired within the past year. Inspired by the popular Research on Tap events hosted by the Office of Research, we are excited to create a […]
Date: Thursday, February 5 Time: 10:00 - 11:30am Remarks: 11:00am Location: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 102 RSVP Event Description As part of the University-wide effort to support faculty excellence and growth, we invite you to an open house reception on Thursday, February 5 for faculty to meet three dynamic teams supporting the professional development of […]
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