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Resources for GFA Members

The GFA provides valuable articles and resources to help support faculty affairs deans and administrators as they develop and implement institutional policies and professional development activities.

Leadership

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Advocating for and Managing Resources — Money, Time, and Team

In Offices of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development, money, time, and people are the building blocks for getting work accomplished.

Initiating and Managing Organizational Change

An overview of the eight steps of change management and common points of resistance.

2022 AAMC Survey on Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Policies

Aggregate results from the 2022 AAMC Survey on Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Policies. (login required)

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GFA Webinar: Program Evaluation and Scholarship in Faculty Affairs and Development (PPT)

Recognize the importance of aligning program and institutional goals with outcome measures for optimal program evaluation in faculty affairs development.

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Faculty Data, Assessment, Benchmarking, and AAMC Tools and Resources

Fostering excellence in faculty affairs requires an understanding of the underlying data related to faculty recruitment, retention, and other key areas.

Mentoring

Improving the availability and quality of mentoring experiences for faculty is an important role for faculty affairs and development officers.

Unique Populations

It is important to recognize that unique populations among faculty will vary in different institutions.

Faculty Roster

The Faculty Roster supports national policy studies by collecting information on the characteristics of faculty members at U.S. MD-granting medical schools.

Human Resources

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Faculty Work Policies and Processes

Expectations of evaluations and performance reviews and policy awareness.

Human Resources Basics

Faculty affairs deans are tasked with a variety of responsibilities, often including human resources.

Faculty and Leadership Recruitment

Recruiting faculty members and leaders who want to stay in your organization is critical to creating an intellectual and inclusive environment.

Compensation Models

Faculty Affairs Offices may assist with salary determinations as part of an offer for employment, changes in salary for merit and productivity, and bonuses.

Starting on the Right Foot: Faculty Onboarding With a Purpose

Explore how to build institutional culture through onboarding.

Faculty Vitality and Well-Being: Overview and Significance

Faculty affairs, faculty development, and human resources professionals are often confronted with the daily challenges and issues that affect faculty.

Communication About Faculty Vitality and Well-Being

Faculty vitality and well-being is an important and prominent issue being widely discussed within academic medicine.

Well-Being and Resilience Resources

To assist academic health institutions in the fight against burnout, academic medical centers have witnessed the advent of the chief wellness officer.

Conceptualizing Programs to Support Faculty Well-Being

Effective faculty programs on well-being should address the many dimensions of professional fulfillment.

Wellness Benefits and Programs

The shifting landscape in the workforce related to work/life balance and the impact it has on benefits, programs, and policies that promote faculty well-being.

Professional Development

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Faculty Vitae

This Faculty Vitae collection is a professional development resource for faculty at medical schools and teaching hospitals.

General Career Development: Maximizing the Success of Your Faculty

As an office providing faculty services, define whom you are expected to serve and where the greatest needs lie.

Managing Career Transitions and Succession

Summary of various career transitions in academic medicine and resources and references for more in-depth exploration.

Understanding the Role of the Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Professional

Offices of faculty affairs provide collaborative support and oversee several essential functions within medical schools.

Principles of Academic Life: Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure

Faculty affairs deans serve as the on-campus experts for helping faculty successfully navigate academic life at their institution.

Developing Positive Relationships With Key Stakeholders

An evidence-based approach to develop positive relationships with a diverse groups of stakeholders.