Faculty of Arts & Sciences

Resources for Faculty and Researchers

Office for Faculty Affairs

We work with faculty and administrators every day to provide information and advice on appointments, promotions, professional development opportunities, leave, retirement, and other aspects of academic life. We organize orientations and trainings and publish handbooks on a variety of subjects; with the FAS deans, we conduct data-driven and qualitative analyses, develop policies, and help launch initiatives to enhance faculty life. Our goal is to help the FAS build an outstanding faculty and to create an environment where these extraordinary scholars and teachers can do their best work.

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New Faculty

Onboarding information for new faculty and administrators

Upcoming Events:

Faculty Retirement Planning: Understanding Your Harvard Benefits

November 12, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
This session for faculty will focus on Harvard’s health and retirement plan benefits, including a review of eligibility for Post Retirement Health, also known as the rule of 75, and what benefits are available through Harvard and Medicare. We will also...

Social Security 101: A Session for Harvard Faculty

November 18, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:30PM EST
This session for faculty led by our Social Security liaison will focus on making the most of your social security benefits. The session will cover the timing of eligibility to receive retirement benefits; early retirement and benefits; eligibility for...

Opportunities for Faculty and Researchers