A hub for faculty and student support

Interdisciplinary Research Sabbatical Program fosters collaborations between faculty’s home department and other units. Supports a full year at 100% pay, promoting research in various locations, including global network campuses.

Article on how to equip and provide faculty with training on how to support student mental health

Plan key dates and important events with this year’s Academic Calendar.

A commitment to academic integrity principles—like honesty in your work, and presenting fair and true research material—is essential to the university’s mission.

Creating learning experiences with technology.

Faculty recruitment resources that provide information for both internal and external resources for all career levels.

Tailor-made mutual mentoring initiatives for faculty.

Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of faculty aligned with departmental, college, and university goals.

Fostering excellence in animal care guided by scientific and ethical principles.

Information about the redesigned exchange visitor program process to be more supportive of visiting students, scholars, and faculty.

Article: Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal

Article: Four approaches for educators to manage students after COVID-19

The home base for all Northeastern courses.

Supporting teaching and learning with workshops and consultations.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on healthy habits to maintain mind and body

Promoting safety, learning, and a supportive environment at Northeastern.

Your go-to for all things graduation at Northeastern.

Classroom rigor meets real-world experience, fostering graduates who excel globally.

Find detailed course descriptions easily.

Tenure clock extension policy to be applicable to all tenure-track faculty who were hired before July 1, 2020.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on how to deal with social isolation

Northeastern’s free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.

Video lecture from the Faculty Professional Development in the Network series on incorporating projects to gain real-world experience.

Application form for both new and extensions on existing exchange visitor program applicants.

Individualized and holistic support for students engaged in academic exploration and self-discovery.

Extension offer letter template for paid scholar/faculty including hourly rate and requirements.

Extension offer letter template for paid student including hourly rate and requirements.

Extension offer letter template for unpaid scholar/faculty including requirements.

Extension offer letter template for unpaid student including requirements.

Cover sheet to accompany curriculum vitae for faculty candidates

Site breaking down faculty candidate information with links benefits and more information on various policies

A living document with useful policy information on university governance and faculty rights.

List of faculty titles

Published phenomenological study on the faculty with experience supporting college student mental health

The faculty workload policies of the department or unit reflect the goals and aspirations for that unit.

Explore facilitated faculty writing groups for advancing publications.

Explore opportunities for personalized fellowships and scholarships

Students can access comprehensive information on mental health and wellness.

Proposal guidelines for faculty members on the full-time non-tenure-track and benefits-eligible ranks to apply for up to $2000 for professional development.

Full-time faculty hiring timeline guide with step by step process information

Call for proposals for eligible FTNTT faculty interested in applying for a one term paid leave fellowship to engage in professional activities.

Frequently asked questions and information about Full-Time Non-Tenure Track organizing.

General and application information, eligibility and award details, and contact information for Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Personalized advising and mentoring for students to explore, connect, and succeed.

Video lecture from the Faculty Professional Development in the Network series on generative AI in teaching/learning.

The Global Experience Office (GEO) at Northeastern University provides you with intercultural learning and transformative experiences. Through the GEO programs, you will deepen your knowledge of the world and your chosen field of study, explore international career opportunities, and grow as a global individual.

GSSAC, under the Provost, Chancellor, and General Counsel’s direction, aims to enhance safety, health, and preparedness for faculty, staff, and student travel, supporting experiential learning and global initiatives while evaluating travel risks.

Detailed graduate program information for planning your academic journey.

Explore global opportunities with Fellowships for graduate students.

Graduate program regulations and requirements.

Explore recognition in various fields to celebrate academic excellence.

This webpage will provide periodic updates concerning bargaining, with individual bargaining sessions identified.

Faculty candidate interview guide with what are legal and illegal inquiries to ask while interviewing.

Learn about the tenure-on-entry process at Northeastern University.

Empowering students for meaningful impact through integrated academics and curated experiential learning.

Resources on Northeastern’s childcare program, family and medical Leave procedures, and other employee benefits.

Educating on principles, assisting in approvals, and ensuring human subject protection.

The Humanics mission at Northeastern sets our students up for lifelong learning, collaboration, and impact. A growing number of Northeastern undergraduate students (>30%) pursue combined majors as a way to approach the big questions of today.

Tech support, solutions, and assistance at Northeastern University.

Northeastern University’s information systems, encompassing networks, equipment, and services, serve authorized academic/administrative purposes. Users, whether authorized or not, must comply with the terms outlined in this policy.

Building global partnerships that expand learning, spark innovation, and unite students, scholars, and institutions across the globe.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on how to cope and deal with stress

The Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) provides expert guidance, resources and training to support PIs, departments and colleges in providing safe labs for learning, teaching and research.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on using movement to maintain mind and body

Published research article on establishing a “best practices” for instructors to help support student mental health

Mental Health Matters presentation

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost partners with UHCS and OPEN for mental health support initiatives.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost partners with UHCS and OPEN for mental health support initiatives.

Explore college-specific mentoring and advising resources.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on how to practice mindfulness and incorporate meditation

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on online resources and services

Detailed steps of Planning and Approving of New Degree Programs.

Northeastern University’s online form for proposing new degrees.

Northeastern University’s Office of the Provost oversees the planning and approval of new Graduate Certificate programs. The process involves specific steps, with emphasis on joint preparation for requests in cross-college collaborative programs.

Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services aims to enhance student well-being through research, education, and advocacy.

Open to students, faculty, and staff, gain writing help at any level.

Northeastern’s academic core integrates broad-based knowledge and skills for diverse disciplines.

To guide, inform, and strengthen NUPD’s relationship with the community—both within and outside Northeastern.

The office develops the fluency necessary to reject discrimination, learn in a diverse, global society.

Safe space for faculty and staff to discuss workplace concerns, ensuring fair and equitable treatment.

The Ombuds for Graduate Students offers confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to graduate students.

Explore opportunities for PhD candidates including grants and fellowships.

Offer letter template for paid visiting scholar/faculty including hourly rate and expectations.

Offer letter template for paid visiting student including hourly rate, expectations, and requirements.

Online form for parental leave.

The Parental Leave Policy grants full-time, registered graduate students in good standing the option to request a leave from academic, teaching, and research responsibilities upon becoming parents.

Learn about teaching relief for full-time faculty who become parents.

Agency fee check-off authorization form

CBA outlines employment terms for union represented Northeastern Univ staff and SEIU Local 509.

Proposal guidelines for part-time faculty members to apply for up to $500 for professional development related to their teaching.

Proposal guidelines for part-time faculty members not located in Boston or teaching online to apply for up to $500 for professional development.

Higher ED membership application

Our platform for Northeastern undergraduate tutoring, offering free top-performing peer support in-person or online.

The Northeastern PhD Network is an organization designed to build community among PhD students. The Network provides students with support and resources university wide to enhance their educational experience and career preparation.

Guiding the journey to healthcare professions globally, fostering success and innovation.

Procedural guide for Co-op Education Coordinators’ promotion dossiers.

Prep and Format of Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Promotion Dossiers.

Guide for preparing promotion dossiers for full-time, non-tenure-track research faculty.

Instructions for tenure and/or promotion, including promotion to full professor.

Recorded session: Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Promotion Workshop

Workshop: Promotion Prep for Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty – View slides.

Recorded Session: Preparation for Full Professor Promotion

Full Professor Promotion Workshop: slides for comprehensive preparation.

Recorded Session: Preparation for Tenure Review

Tenure Review Workshop: PDF for preparing for the review process.

Recorded Session: Midcourse Review Workshop.

Midcourse Review Workshop: Access slides for preparing third- or fourth-year reviews.

Learn more about how Northeastern acquires and deaccessions works of art for the university’s collection.

TIER Awards seek to stimulate exciting new directions in interdisciplinary research and increase the competitiveness of external proposals.

Article: Support for students, their expectations, and setting boundaries

Packet of resources for incoming faculty that touches on community, academic resources, work-life resources, and life in Boston.

Flyer for 2023 Provost faculty diversity recruitment and retention series with dates

Research Division amplifies Northeastern’s impact via outreach, partnerships, and funding. Expanding the scope of research and graduate education.

Guides and resources for specific research subjects at Northeastern.

Collaborating with college deans and department chairs, these guidelines outline the upcoming merit evaluation process for interdisciplinary faculty. This includes faculty with appointments in multiple colleges or departments within a single college.

Shaping cadets with character, teamwork, and quality training for leadership challenges.

Article: Self-Care tips for social workers and educators after COVID-19

Enhancing diversity with interactive discussions, reducing bias and promoting best practices in faculty searches.

A hub for answers to several important frequently asked questions about unionization.

Support guides for faculty, staff, parent, and student mental health.

Access helpful services for well-being and mental health support.

Support guide for faculty on creating inclusive and and supportive syllabi.

Learn about extending the probation period of tenure-track faculty members.

Criteria, eligibility, and considerations for awarding tenure.

The Office of Prevention and Education (Open) encourages a healthier community with resources for substance issues, sexual health, and wellness.

Fostering research promotion, funding, and interdisciplinary collaboration for Northeastern.

Recorded Session: Office of the Provost sponsored Series on Coping on how to address burnout and avoid it

A survey to help gauge students satisfaction with courses and instructors on multiple fronts.

All Northeastern faculty and staff are required to fill out this form to obtain approval for all university-funded travel.

Article on the knowledge gap around mental health trends in diverse racial and ethnic college populations

Discover program details in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

URF fosters a culture of undergraduate research and creative endeavor.

Impacting education and research, to influence our communities and the world.

Northeastern’s policies across research, academics, business, athletics, and more.

Access vital records, enrollment, transcripts, and academic information.

Offer letter template for unpaid visiting scholar/faculty including financial obligations and expectations.

Offer letter template for unpaid visiting student including hourly rate, expectations, and requirements.

Breakdown of the different pay ranges for student employees, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.

The We Care program provides assistance to students who are experiencing challenges or hardships in their lives.

Wellness & life benefits for faculty/staff on or off campus. Support for personal situations, childcare, and more.

Outline of the various workload policies by department. Workload policies vary by department, approved by faculty vote, college dean, and provost.