Important Announcements

Faculty Performance and Compensation Plan

Georgetown University Medical Center’s new Faculty Performance and Compensation Plan was approved by the Board of Directors for implementation on July 1, 2024. 

As part of the Faculty Performance and Compensation Plan there is an “Incentive Track” for new faculty hired to tenure-line positions after June 30, 2024, and for tenure-line faculty hired before July 1, 2024 and who choose to opt-in. 

  • For tenure-line faculty that are hired on or after July 1, 2024, you are automatically on the Incentive Track, and do not need to opt-in.  
  • Tenure-line faculty hired before July 1, 2024 may choose to opt-in for the Incentive Track. To opt-in to the Incentive Track, please complete this opt-in form by 11:59 PM EST, Monday, December 23. 

Please see the most recent announcement about the opt-in process, which includes the GUMC Salary Calculator and Projection Tool, for more detail.  You may also review the Frequently Asked Questions.

There is one more session to ask any questions and get more information regarding the plan and the opt-in process scheduled for Thursday, December 12 at 4 PM. Please RSVP to attend an information session.

If you have any questions, please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu.

Updated Postdoctoral Fellow Hiring Process

Following the 2023 announcement of the university-wide Postdoctoral Fellow Policy , the GUMC Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs and GUMC Human Resources team have updated and standardized the hiring process for all Postdoctoral Fellows at GUMC. The updated process and forms can be found on the refreshed webpage for HR Officers, Faculty Mentors, and PIs. The updated process and forms can be found on the refreshed webpage for HR Officers, Faculty Mentors, and PIs. The GUMC Human Resources Officers will be hosting a series of office hours in January to answer questions from specific schools/centers/departments about this updated hiring process, and it will also be presented during the GUMC Research Committee meeting on December 10. Please email ofaa@georgetown.edu with any questions.

Events and Opportunities

  • GUMC COACHE Survey Results Presentation (December 10, 4 – 5:30 PM, Research Auditorium and Zoom option available): Georgetown-employed faculty on the Hilltop campuses participated in the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey (COACHE survey) administered by the Harvard Graduate School of Education in early 2024. There will be a meeting on December 10 at 4 PM which findings of the survey from Medical Center faculty will be presented, including some longitudinal comparisons with past COACHE survey results and 2024 results from main campus faculty and selected peer institutions.  This meeting will be recorded and posted on the  Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs website  following the meeting.  Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu  with any questions.
  • POSTPONED!! Grant Development Subcommittee Mini-Symposium – Successful Grant Submission 101 (New Date – December 17, 3 – 4:30 PM, via Zoom): Presented by Dr. Barry Hudson, this mini-symposium will be helpful for all GUMC faculty who are new to the grant submission process. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the basics of grant submission and how to develop successful proposals. Please contact Dr. Puru Tiwari  with any questions. Please RSVP to attend the event.

Announcements

Extension of Tenure Probationary Period announcement (March 2020) and Additional Extension to the Tenure Probationary Period (September 2020). Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

The Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs (OFAA) oversees and guides Georgetown University Medical Center faculty through important career advancement and development processes and programs. OFAA works to inspire innovation, discovery and development among medical center faculty. Whether you are employed by Georgetown University or one of our clinical or research partners, seek a promotion, or want to broaden your skills in your current role, OFAA provides valuable career resources to help you meet your goals.  

Upcoming Events

Please review our Upcoming Events page to review faculty development events happening all across GU and GUMC. Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with any questions.