Faculty Excellence
Highlighted Resources
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Faculty essentials
Find links to Human Resources, MyVita, Canvas, Office of Research Services and more.
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Simple Syllabus
Access our syllabus generator and syllabus training materials.
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Faculty insights
Find UM System faculty collaborators based on research interests and goals.
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FERPA for faculty and staff
Access relevant FERPA information and required trainings.
Faculty Affairs
Faculty Affairs supports UMKC faculty in all aspects of faculty work and across all stages of their careers. We oversee and support faculty in the following areas. Learn more about our team, and please reach out with any questions you have.
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Career
Explore career-related resources and policies to help you make the most of your faculty experience.
Promotion and Tenure Performance and Evaluation Emeritus Faculty Appointments Curators Distinguished Professorships New Faculty Resources
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Hiring
Learn more about academic hiring processes at UMKC.
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Leaves and support
We strive to create a welcoming workplace that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. Learn more about your leave options and the other services we provide.
Professional Leaves Leaves of Absence/FMLA Faculty Workload Policies Faculty Ombudspersons Academic Grievance Standards of Faculty Conduct Form link opens in a new tab
Faculty Development and Recognition
Faculty Affairs offers a variety of development programs and services, as well as recognition for outstanding accomplishments and contributions.
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Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE)
Find faculty resources for teaching and mentoring, research and creativity, service and engagement, faculty life and leadership, and more.![A close-up of a faculty award made of wood and brass laying on a table.](https://www.umkc.edu/provost/images/faculty-excellence/award-closeup-564x400.jpg)
Awards and recognition
Learn more about faculty, staff and UM System awards.![Two people sit talking to each other. The person whose face is in frame has blonde shoulder-length hair and is wearing a printed shirt with a black sweater and is using their hand to talk.](https://www.umkc.edu/provost/images/faculty-excellence/faculty-commons-2-564x400.jpg)
Faculty Commons
The Faculty Commons is a shared space meant to be an inspirational escape from the office where faculty can come together over a cup of coffee to connect with one another and share ideas. It can be used as a communal faculty area or booked for faculty presentations, workshops and meetings. The Commons is located on the top floor of Newcomb Hall, adjacent to the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE), and is available with faculty ID card access.
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