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.
ArtSci provides a number of resources for research/creative works.
Partner with your college’s Internship Specialist to turn classroom learning into powerful career pathways for your students.
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.
Each year, select faculty are invited to present on their research/creative work and/or teaching to their faculty peers, celebrating the breadth of excellence in our community!
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.
Learn more about the process of hiring faculty.
Faculty from Art + Design, Music, or Theatre Arts can submit proposals to two different programs that enhance Arts’ student experiences.
ArtSci sponsors several series that focus on community outreach and scholarly celebration.
Faculty, staff, and students can participate and earn rewards in this professional development and wellbeing college program.
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.