Faculty excellence is a major point of pride at George Mason. Empowering our instructors, researchers, and leadership to reach their professional and organizational goals is a serious priority. Faculty Affairs and Development in the Office of the Provost offers George Mason faculty a variety of resources and services for continuing education and development. Contact Faculty Affairs to learn more.
Faculty Governance
The Faculty Handbook is the policy document that outlines the conditions of full-time instructional, research, and clinical faculty employment; the structures and processes through which the faculty participates in institutional decision-making and governance; and the academic policies of the university as established by its Board of Visitors.
The Faculty Senate is the principle faculty advisory body to the president and administration but it does more than help set academic policy. The Senate also generates proposals to improve the university's mission and welfare and suggests policy changes.
Inclusion and Belonging
Faculty Affairs and Development commits to building an all-inclusive, diverse intellectual community and fostering an environment that supports belonging and well-being for all our faculty, staff, and students.
Professional Development and Success
George Mason has programs created to support the professional development of all faculty and supports faculty of all appointment types, whether tenure-line, term, or adjunct faculty.
Recognition and Well-being
At George Mason, we embrace a holistic approach to well-being and aim to ensure all of our faculty, staff, and students feel a sense of belonging and are recognized for the contributions they make to our community.
Faculty Professional Learning Communities
The Faculty Professional Learning Communities are on hold temporarily but we hope to bring you more in the next academic year!
The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.