Faculty
Faculty
Auburn is known for being more than an institution. We’re known for our sense of community and support. We’re committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of belonging for everyone.
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Practical Inclusion Strategies for Faculty & Staff
The College of Engineering organizes activities and provides services to welcome new faculty into the college and support them in their academic endeavors. We want each member of our faculty to feel valued and have all the support needed to be successful.
More broadly, the University provides support, resources, and training to cultivate an inclusive and equitable workplace for everyone.
Community Support
- College of Engineering new faculty orientation
- College of Engineering faculty sub-group meetings for assistant professors, female faculty, lecturers
- University Task Force for Opportunity and Equity | The Task Force is a representative team invested in developing an equitable and inclusive University. As of summer 2020, their top priority centers on examining racial inequality and recommending strategies for addressing disparities.
- University Office of Inclusion and Diversity | The primary purpose of the OID is to establish diversity as a core value at the University. It serves as a vital resource for building unity, equity, and inclusion in the Auburn Community through:
- University Office of International Programs | Supports the internationalization of Auburn’s instructional, research, and outreach programs.
- University Office of Accessibility | The Office of Accessibility collaborates with all parts of the University to facilitate an accessible and inclusive environment.
- University Ombuds Office | The Ombuds Office is a neutral source that provides confidential and informal assistance to faculty and staff in order to express concerns, identify options to address workplace conflicts, practice productive communication, and surface responsible concerns regarding university policies and practices.
- Employee Assistance Program | A confidential assessment, counseling, and referral service for all benefit-eligible employees and their dependents.
Policies and Guidelines
- Office of the Provost | Provides leadership to the University’s academic, research, and outreach units including resources to support faculty success.
- Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity | The AA/EEO provides guidance for promoting equal access to employment and educational opportunities and resolves issues of harassment and discrimination based on protected class.
Support for Family
- Family Medical Leave Act | The University provides eligible employees job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
- Paid Parental Leave Form | A period of paid time off is available to eligible employees for activities related to the care and well-being of a newborn or adopted child.
- Guidelines for Dual Career Couples | In an effort to recruit and retain the best faculty, Auburn strives to help both members of “two-career” couples locate appropriate positions at the university.
- Childcare Facilities & Resources
College and University Training and Development Tools
- Office of Engineering Online workshops and support for teaching development
- College of Engineering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops
- Safe Zone Training | An interactive, 4-hour training designed to educate faculty, staff, and students about sexual orientation and gender identity to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Request a departmental training or register for a regularly scheduled session through Human Resources Development.
- Office of Inclusion and Diversity Consulting Services | The Office of Inclusion and Diversity designs training to fit the specific needs of any group or organization.
- University Task Force for Opportunity and Equity Resources
Engineering Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
Discipline-specific professional associations also offer valuable diversity, equity, and inclusion resources relevant to unique engineering professions. Please access your corresponding association’s website for further information.
Development and Support
- Faculty Colloquium
- Financial support to attend education and research workshops facilitated by organizations such as funding agencies and the American Society for Engineering Education
- Proposal preparation and submission assistance
- Business development professionals to assist faculty in aerospace defense and cybersecurity sectors
Student Recruitment
- Presidential and College Graduate Fellowships
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programs
- K-12 Outreach Programs
It’s important to us that we increase diversity among our faculty and leadership. In an effort to attract and elevate women and underrepresented populations to our faculty, we’re proactively seeking new talent through these programs:
- Promoting Engineering Research Scholars (PEERS) We invite senior Ph.D. students and postdocs from underrepresented groups to Auburn to give a seminar and meet with faculty and students. The purpose is to introduce early career scholars to Auburn and to expose the Auburn community to talented scholars for underrepresented groups. This program emphasizes an increase in exposure and establishment of contacts for future collaboration for long-term faculty recruitment.
- Preparing Future Faculty In collaboration with the College of Science and Mathematics, Office of Inclusion and Diversity, and the Biggio Center, we are expanding the PEERS program by inviting groups of senior Ph.D. students and postdocs to Auburn for a professional development workshop on preparing for a faculty position.
- Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Institute for Teaching and Mentoring In partnership with the College of Science and Mathematics, we exhibit and host receptions at the SREB for Teaching and Mentoring where attendees are primarily graduate students from underrepresented groups who are interested in academic careers.
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Jenny Sconyers
Student Initiatives Administrator
Jeffrey Fergus
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Program Assessment
