The Office of Faculty Success

Íæż½ã½ãis committed to faculty success by offering resources, research opportunities, a valuable professional network and so much more. Below you will find a wealth of information designed to help our faculty on campus and beyond.

Welcome to the Office of Faculty Success

We look forward to working with you.

The Office of Faculty Success supports all Íæż½ã½ãfaculty from the moment they arrive on campus. Below we have compiled materials that will support faculty on their journey, connect them fellow faculty and important information while also answering common questions. Faculty can get involved with the Office of Faculty Success through multiple programs or by working one-on-one with our staff members. Feel free to reach out to the Office of Faculty Success at facultysuccess@smu.edu.  

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Faculty Governance and Policies

Find detailed information and login portals for a number of areas, including promotion and tenure, leave policies, the policy manual, and key support offices.
Read Policies
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Connections and Communications

Learn about faculty programs, upcoming events and recent communications. Each of our programs, events and regular communication lines have been created to help faculty connect to each other and resources.
Connect with us
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Guidance for Adjunct Faculty

For faculty new to SMU, you can find a step-by-step guide to getting started, along with some key links to parking permits, ID cards, and email permissions.
Get Guidance
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Resources for Faculty

From the Center to Teaching Excellence to Academic Technology Service and Íæż½ã½ãLibraries, many areas on campus augment the supports for faculty across all scholarly and creative work.
Find Resources
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Faculty Leadership Development

The Office of Faculty Success offers opportunities for faculty to gain leadership development and expereince through programs such as the Provost Faculty Fellows and the ACC-ALN Network.
Explore programs
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Awards and Funding

Íæż½ã½ãhighlights and supports the teaching, research, and service accomplishments of Íæż½ã½ãfaculty in many ways. Information about both external and internal awards and funding opportunities can be found here.
Discover Awards

 

Upcoming Events

  • New Faculty Reception

    Date: Monday August 18, 2025

    Time: 5:00 PM

    6:30 p.m. | Full-time, non-visiting faculty are invited to join President Hartzell, Provost Mersey and deans for a welcome reception.
    Contact information: facultysuccess@smu.edu

  • New Faculty Orientation

    Date: Wednesday August 20, 2025

    Time: 8:30 AM

    3 p.m. | A full-day event hosted by the Office of Faculty Success featuring interactive sessions, resource overviews, and time to connect with colleagues. Attendance is strongly encouraged, and several required trainings are embedded in the day. If you cannot attend, we will follow up to reschedule the required sessions in early September. More information and an RSVP link will be sent to new faculty via email.
    Contact information: facultysuccess@smu.edu

    Get the schedule

  • General Faculty Reception & Meeting

    Date: Wednesday August 27, 2025

    Time: 3:00 PM

    5 p.m. | A University-wide gathering to kick off the academic year and engage with the broader faculty community.
    Contact information: facultysuccess@smu.edu