At the foundation of the College of Arts & Sciences are over 430 engaged faculty members from a wide variety of disciplines and expertise. Whether faculty are just starting their careers or are moving into the next pivotal stage, ArtSci is committed to empowering faculty in their pursuit of excellence in teaching, creative work, research, and community engagement. There are many opportunities, programs, and services available to support faculty success.
Julia M Gossard
Associate Dean for Faculty Success
Phone: +1 435 797 3653
Office: Logan (ESLC 245H)
Email: julia.gossard@usu.edu
ArtSci provides funding to faculty on a competitive basis to support teaching, research/creative, and extension activities.
ArtSci provides supplemental guidance to Faculty Code 4004 to candidates as they prepare their dossiers.
Offered each fall, this orientation provides an overview of the college’s organization, processes, services, and resources available to support faculty success. Open to all ArtSci faculty (required of new faculty).
The Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) develops a culture of teaching excellence across USU. In addition to providing expertise on teaching statements and peer evaluations of teaching, ETE offers hands-on professional development workshops and learning circles. Participants can earn teaching certificates to demonstrate their engagement and commitment to higher education pedagogy and andragogy.
A comprehensive, 12-week program designed to support and guide faculty through the process of writing an academic article. Offered by ETE each semester.
Each year, faculty can propose speaker series and events that are intended to bring prominent scholars, artists, thinkers, and figures to campus to engage with our community. These events include a public keynote along with activities designed to engage our students and campus community (such as class visits, hands-on workshops, or meet and greets). Applications for 2026-27 will open in October. More information coming soon.
ArtSci will offer a variety of professional development activities and events. Activities may include book proposal workshops, assignment design charrettes, reflective self assessment, and mentoring. More information coming soon.
The Lunch Buddies program encourages faculty and staff (at least 3-4) from two different departments to gather together to meet, discuss future collaborations in research, teaching, and service across our college, and foster innovative ideas.
Have ideas? Need other support?
Reach out to the Associate Dean for Faculty Success Julia Gossard. She’s happy to discuss ideas for collaboration and innovation as well as how to support faculty excellence.