Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Developing, Proctoring, and Grading Exams in the Age of AI (Jan 23, 12:30 – 2 PM ET, via Zoom): In response to faculty experiences during the final exam period in December 2025, MCEF is co-sponsoring an informal conversation with the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS) and the Honor Council on Friday, January 23rd, from 12.30-2pm via Zoom. In advance of the mid-term season, the forum aims to facilitate the exchange of observations about student use of AI during in-class exams and faculty strategies and best practices in this new environment. 

Tenure Line Appointment and Promotions Workshop (Jan 28, 9 – 10:30 AM, via Zoom): Leadership from the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs (OFAA), the Appointment, Promotions, and Tenure Committees (both BSON and SOH), and the Committee on Appointments and Promotions (SOM-BGE) will be hosting a workshop for anyone interested in appointments, promotions, or mentoring on the Tenure Line. Presenters will discuss criteria for appointment and promotion on the Tenure Line, outline the process to apply, and discuss Faculty Development options. Please RSVP to attend.

Apply for I-REACH Scholars Program (due Feb 6): I-REACH brings together the accumulated expertise of four cancer center hubs, national leaders and numerous stakeholders to expand the scientific workforce at the intersection of aging and cancer. The national two-year Scholar Program will identify and enroll Scholars at the bridges to the doctorate/pre-doctoral level through early-stage and senior scientists (the latter looking to shift career focus) at our hubs and liaison sites. Scholars will be matched with two I-REACH mentors who will advise them during the Program.  Please see the Scholar website for more information on activities and application process.

DISCOVER Call for Proposals for Pilot Awards 2026-2027: The DISCOVER grant offers early-stage investigators (postdoctoral fellows, instructors and assistant professors) up to $90,000 over 11 months for proposals focused on community engagement and addressing disparities in cancer, stroke or maternal health in the Washington, D.C., area. Please review the call for proposals to learn more details about this opportunity. Proposals are due Monday, March 2, 2026. There will be several information sessions in January and February via Zoom for anyone who has questions on any aspect of the proposal. Please see the Call for Proposals for all details, including dates and times of all information sessions. Please contact discover@georgetown.edu with any questions.

Faculty Orientation and Resource Refresh Workshops: There are two dates based on employment (4/9 at 12 PM for non-university employed and 4/17 at 12 PM for university-employed).  Whether you are a new faculty member or seeking a refresh on the resources available to you, we encourage you to consider attending this session.  During these sessions, OFAA will review the important information, resources, and programs that you need to know to assist you with all your faculty responsibilities.  You must RSVP to attend the session.