Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development
The Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development at the U-M Medical School provide support and resources for U-M Medical School faculty throughout their careers.
Supporting & Empowering Faculty
The Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development at the U-M Medical School is a dual office responsible for all faculty personnel actions as well as the career and professional development of our faculty.
The Office of Faculty Affairs team handles the appointments and promotions process, leaves of absence, and other topics relevant to faculty appointments.
The Office of Faculty Development team is dedicated to providing career and professional development workshops and resources to our faculty.
Together, we provide a comprehensive faculty life-cycle hub for all faculty and department support staff.
Contact Faculty Affairs
[email protected]
Faculty Affairs Internal Website
Contact Tim Kimmel to verify faculty appointments and Medical Staff Services to verify past privileges.
Contact Faculty Development
Joining the U-M Medical School Faculty
Choosing where to become a faculty member is an important decision, one which will determine new colleagues, future opportunities and have a major effect on your future.
Career Roadmap
Starting with New Faculty Orientation on Day 1, faculty have the support of our programs, including an Early Career Kickstart sessions and Launch Committees. We then offer promotion prep planning to guide mid-career faculty through promotion packet, educators portfolio and CV preparation.
The APEX mid-career program provides a symposium and an event series to review promotion packet best practices. Mid/senior career offerings include leadership development themed sessions including Leadership Academy, Adaptive Leadership, and executive coaching training. We offer the NEXT Phase program for senior/emeriti/retired faculty with resources for retirement, book clubs, and presentations.
Faculty Development Career Roadmap
New Faculty:
- Orientation (Meet other new faculty, learn about Michigan Medicine, get your ID badge, and hear from various offices.)
- Early Career Kickstart (Take a deeper dive into what you learned in orientation. These sessions that are track specific and tailored for you.)
- Launch Committees (Team building and training phase, brainstorming, company objectives, and roadmap.)
Mid-Career:
- Promotion Prep Programming (Participate in Promotion Packet Dos/Don’ts, Developing Your Educator’s Portfolio, Preparing Your CV)
- APEX Mid-Career Program (Attend the annual APEX Mid-Career Symposium, participate in the mid-career series, and ready yourself for your next promotion.)
Mid/Senior Faculty:
- Leadership Development/Themed Sessions (Take part in leadership development opportunities like Leadership Academy, Adaptive Leadership, executive coaching training)
Senior/Emeriti/Retired Faculty:
- NEXT Phase (Review resources for retirement, attend retirement readiness sessions, enjoy book discussions and special presentations)
Programs to Advance Each Career Stage
We have developed programs tailored to assist faculty in advancing in each stage of their careers.
Maize in Motion Podcast
Listen to our podcast series focusing on leadership on the go as host Whitney Williams, MSW and guests discuss real-world examples and forward-thinking wisdom.
Upcoming Events
Building Your Everyday Coaching Skills
How Faculty Can Use AI in Late 2026 (for Everything Except Writing)
Raise Your Profile: Building National Reputation & Impact
Medical Education Symposium 2026
Clinical Funds Flow Workshop
