Info For: Faculty
Faculty are drawn to the Division of the Social Sciences because of a fertile research environment that encourages and enables social scientists to stretch disciplinary boundaries, innovate with novel methods, and pursue ambitious research programs.
Academic Appointments & Tenure
Together with departments and the Office of the Provost, Divisional staff manage the academic review process for all faculty and other academic appointees, including pre-hire consultation on appointment types, search administration and recruitment, new hire on-boarding, reappointment, and promotion and tenure.
Faculty Governance
Divisional staff provide direct support to faculty appointed to Divisional governance roles, including department chairs, center directors, and faculty in other administrative leadership positions across a broad range of academic planning and administration.
Research Support
The Division's Social Sciences Research Center (SSRC) team provides comprehensive research development support to faculty in the Division of the Social Sciences, Harris School for Public Policy, and the School of Social Service Administration with the goal of maximizing research productivity and impact. Services offered include developing strategic funding plans for faculty, research teams, and centers; communicating research priorities and funding opportunities; and assisting with proposal development and writing.