Faculty Recruitment and Development
At Clemson University, we are committed to fostering a vibrant academic community where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive. Our faculty members are at the heart of providing top-tier education and groundbreaking research. Our university offers a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and development. We invite you to explore our current openings, learn about our supportive resources, and discover how you can contribute to our legacy of academic distinction.
Interested in becoming a faculty member at Clemson University?
Learn about openings on the Faculty Positions page of the Careers website.
Faculty Development
Faculty Orientation and Onboarding
Scholarship / Research
Faculty Mentoring
Faculty Career Advancement
Faculty Career Advancement is a faculty success strategic project within Faculty Affairs. The Faculty Career Advancement project comprises signature programs that aid in the achievement of institutional goals. Current focus areas include: the Faculty Writing Collaboratory and Faculty Personal Strategic Planning (which includes but is not limited to the use of AI in reporting and impact statements).
Faculty Career Advancement
Faculty Forward
Faculty Forward refers to the annual cycle of activities (training, workshops) aimed at providing faculty and those that support faculty with knowledge and opportunities to collaborate on matters important to faculty success. Faculty Forward activities are announced and described in the newsletter, Faculty Affairs Newsflash.
Faculty Affairs NewsflashFaculty-Related Policy Resources
Faculty-Related Policy Resources
The Faculty Affairs Resource and Policies page is your go-to source for understanding the guidelines that will help you thrive in your role. Here, you will find comprehensive information on the various policies that guide and support our esteemed faculty members. For example,
- Faculty Affairs’ Office of Faculty Shared Governance supports the Clemson
- University Faculty Senate
- Clemson Ombuds
Faculty Awards and Honorifics
Faculty excellence drives our institution’s success, and the Faculty Awards page serves as a central hub for highlighting faculty achievements in teaching, research, mentorship, and service. Related programs, such as professorship programs are included on the Faculty Awards page, but can also be accessed directly with the links below.
Faculty Awards and Honorifics
Faculty excellence drives our institution’s success, and the Faculty Awards page serves as a central hub for highlighting faculty achievements in teaching, research, mentorship, and service. Related programs, such as professorship programs are also included on the Faculty Awards page.
Subscription-based Resources for Faculty
National Center for Faculty Development (NCFDD)
Thrive in academic with professional development programs and on-demand support from the NCFDD. Clemson credentials grant you access to various courses and workshops from the NCFDD that can support your professional journey.
National Center for Faculty Development (NCFDD)Academic Analytics
Faculty Insight is a product from Academic Analytics that empowers faculty to uncover funding and honorific award opportunities, search for and learn about subject matter experts at Clemson and across the nation and maintain a comprehensive and editable pre-populated research profile. Another tool from Academic Analytics is the Discovery database which provides insights into the type of work our Clemson scholarly community is engaged in.
Academic AnalyticsFaculty Life
Family Support and Accommodation Plan
We understand the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance when family life presents unforeseen or difficult circumstances. If you are experiencing or anticipating a family event or situation of this nature (e.g., childbirth, adoption, eldercare, primary care for a serious health condition of a family member), and find that it is impacting the ability to perform your professional duties at the same setting and capacity, the Family Support and Accommodation Plan (FSAP) can help. Contact facultyaffairs@clemson.edu for more information.
Family Support and Accommodation PlanHuman Resources
Human Resources offers all employees, including faculty outstanding services and information. Faculty are encouraged to start at the HR landing page linked above to become aware of all that is offered. A couple of examples are provided below.
Human ResourcesEmployee Tuition Assistance Program
There are many benefits associated with employment at Clemson University and one that is explored often is the Employee Tuition Assistance Program. Information about other educational aid programs for completing coursework at Clemson can be found at: Student Financial Aid.
Employee Tuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
Through ComPsych, the University’s EAP provider, employees and their families have access to a wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Employee Assistance ProgramThe Clemson University Early Childhood Education Center
This Center accommodates children ranging in age from six weeks to five years for full-time care and is now accepting enrollment interest forms. Bright Horizons, a national child-care provider, operates the center's day-to-day functions. Visit their website to learn more about the facility and curriculum, find answers to frequently asked questions and download the enrollment interest form.
Clemson University Early Childhood Education Center