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Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty

Nicole Blackstone, Assistant Professor, teaches the “Fundamentals of U.S. Agriculture” class at the Friedman School of Nutrition.

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Faculty are the vital core of Tufts, from leading cutting-edge research and innovation to fostering a supportive, welcoming, and collaborative learning environment for all members of the community. The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (OVPF) works to create a sustainable, fully integrated matrix of support for faculty career development and to promote a culture of faculty success, collaboration, and well-being across all the schools of the university.

The OVPF aims to invigorate a scholarly community where faculty can thrive in all stages of their academic and professional careers by:

  • Contributing to faculty growth through mentoring, leadership development, and professional support programming
  • Overseeing tenure and promotion cases, and streamlining and improving processes to ensure equitable promotions across schools
  • Working closely with schools and units to optimize resources, opportunities, and policies to create a centralized strategy
  • Helping faculty navigate life outside academia and promote work-life balance with robust benefits: housing, dual-career, and mental health & wellness support
  • Celebrating and recognizing faculty achievements
  • Appreciating faculty long after their time at Tufts with emeritus benefits and events

Learn more about our team.

Contact us: faculty@tufts.edu

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