At Penn, education is deeply connected to the creation of new knowledge. The University is home to a diverse and accomplished faculty community, dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Our faculty members are experts in their fields, conducting groundbreaking research, publishing cutting-edge scholarship, and earning prestigious awards and recognition for their contributions to their respective disciplines
For detailed information on Faculty Life and Resources at Penn, please visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty webpage.
Faculty Income Allowance Policy
The University of Pennsylvania established the Faculty Income Allowance Policy to incentivize tenured members of the Standing Faculty and senior members (Associate Professor and Professor) of the Standing Faculty Clinician-Educator to relinquish tenure rights and their appointments and terminate employment. Faculty who voluntarily terminate or terminate as part of a reduction in faculty can participate if they meet eligibility requirements of the plan.
For more information on the plan and FAQs, please visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Retirement: Other Resources webpage.
Below are some additional resources for the School’s Faculty Affairs Office:
FIAP 1st and initial release agreement
FIAP 2nd and supplemental release agreement
FIAP One Page Guide: Eligibility and Benefits Calculation Overview
Professorships
University supported or endowed professorships enable the University to recognize stellar academic achievement and support distinguished scholars. To add a named professorship to Workday for assignment, please fill out the online form.
Information on how to assign a professorship in Workday can be found here.