
Faculty Resources
Research
Rutgers offers a variety of services to support faculty efforts to obtain external funding for their research. Internal funding is also available.
Funding Opportunities & Proposal Development
A variety of supports are available to assist you with finding appropriate external funding opportunities and developing a proposal.
- Pivot and grants.gov are databases of funding opportunities (Pivot-RP | Pivot-RP (proquest.com), Home | GRANTS.GOV)
- You can sign up to receive emails about funding opportunities here Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey : Sign Up to Stay in Touch (constantcontact.com)
- The Rutgers-Camden Research Office can assist with finding funding opportunities, identifying potential collaborators, and preparing your proposal The Research Office | Rutgers University-Camden
- The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports the submission process and ensures compliance with university procedures Rutgers Camden | Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Support from Rutgers can be used to collect pilot data or support small projects.
- The College of Arts and Sciences offers a small grant program with a variety of opportunities: Faculty – FAS Research (rutgers.edu)
- The University has two primary mechanisms available: Research Council grants (Research Council Awards & Subvention Programs | Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu) ) and Busch Biomedical Grants (Busch Biomedical Grant Program | Rutgers Research)
University-wide Research Support
The EVPAA’s Faculty Advancement Office also provides a number of programs supporting faculty research, including webinars and common interest groups: Advancing Faculty Research | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
Grant Details
RAPSS is the Rutgers tracking system for research funding applications Rutgers | Research Administration and Proposal Submission System (RAPSS)
Fellowship Details
Fellowship Details
Rutgers Competitive Fellowship Leave program, which supports scholars who receive significant external fellowships GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP LEAVE: 2022-2023 (rutgers.edu)
Human Subjects Research
- The Rutgers University IRB ensures the protection of human subjects: Human Subjects Protection Program & IRBs | Rutgers Research
- Start your application here: eIRB | Rutgers University electronic Institutional Review Board
Sabbaticals to Support Research
- Eligibility for sabbaticals is discussed in the full-time faculty collective negotiations agreement: aaup-aft_agreement_2018-2022_final.pdf (rutgers.edu)
- Information regarding the sabbatical leave program and application information can be found here: sabbaticalleaveprogram2022-2023.pdf (rutgers.edu)
Interested in recognizing excellence in research? The campus and university offer several awards:
Teaching
The university values excellence in teaching and has a variety of programs in place to support continuous improvement in this area.
The Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research is the university-wide center that supports teaching: Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
Interested in teaching with technology?
Instructional Design and Technology (Camden) has awealth of information about teaching with technology as well as other teaching-related information and resources: Instructional Design & Technology, Rutgers University
As well as excellent workshops: Workshops | Instructional Design & Technology (rutgers.edu)
And information about digital accessibility: Home - Digital Accessibility (rutgers.edu)
Teaching and Learning with Technology (NB) offers information and workshops: Home | Teaching and Learning with Technology (rutgers.edu) as well as an annual conference: Rutgers Online Learning Conference | March 14, 2022
Questions about teaching with Canvas? Home - Canvas (rutgers.edu) or contact IDT: Instructional Design & Technology, Rutgers University
Interested in promoting inclusivity in the classroom?
Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research offers workshops and a certificate program: Classroom Inclusivity Series (rutgers.edu)
The Office of Disability Services assists with accommodating students with disabilities: Disability Services | Student Academic Success (rutgers.edu)
Rutgers Access and Disability Resources has information and resources for faculty: Faculty Accessibility Resources | Access and Disability Resources (rutgers.edu)
Interested in incorporating civic engagement into your course?
The Office of Civic Engagement offers a variety of supports: Civic Engagement | Rutgers University-Camden
Civic engagement fellowships for faculty as well as awards for related activities are also offered; some programs are paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Interested in learning about teaching portfolios?
The Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research has both information: Teaching Portfolios (rutgers.edu)
And workshops to assist faculty with developing a teaching portfolio: CTAAR Workshops (rutgers.edu)
CCAS faculty: interested in teaching-related information and discussions?
Teaching Matters and Assessment Center: Teaching Matters and Assessment Center (rutgers.edu)
Interested in a one-on-one, confidential consultation about teaching?
Contact the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research: Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
Interested in having your or a colleague’s teaching recognized?
- Campus awards: Faculty Achievement | Rutgers University-Camden
- University-wide awards: 2021-22 FYE Awards Honorees | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
Faculty Development
Rutgers University values your personal development. There are a wide variety of development opportunities that are available to you on a university and campus level.
University-wide Programs
Faculty Advancement
Faculty Advancement, Faculty Advancement | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu), is part of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs office. They offer resources such as:
- Faculty Writing Initiative: Faculty Writing Initiative | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
- The Faculty Advancement office also offers webinars and workshops related to research development: Advancing Faculty Research | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
The Faculty Diversity Collaborative
The Faculty Diversity Collaborative (Faculty Diversity Collaborative | Diversity Equity and Inclusion (rutgers.edu)) offers a different set of resources to faculty:
- The Rutgers Connection Network: a mentoring program Rutgers Connection Network Mentoring Program | Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- The Program for Early Career Excellence (PECE): a year-long cohort program for new faculty
- OASIS Leadership and Professional Development: a 1-semester program for women faculty members OASIS Leadership & Professional Development | Diversity Equity and Inclusion (rutgers.edu)
Part-Time Faculty (PTLs)
Part-time faculty (PTLs) have a variety of resources at their disposal:
- PTLs have a variety of supports available, including opportunities for promotion and a dedicated professional development fund: Part-Time Lecturer Support | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
Rutgers-Camden is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Faculty Diversity: They offer a variety of programs for faculty at all stages, including a Faculty Success program, writing challenges, and workshops
New Faculty Orientation
The campus offers an orientation for all new faculty each August. Beginning in 2022-23, the provost’s office will offer a year-long orientation program for all new full-time faculty, with a series of meetings and workshops throughout the year.
Mentoring
Departments and schools provide mentoring through a variety of programs, both formal and informal. Contact your department chair and/or dean for details. Additional mentoring programs will be unveiled soon, please check back for updates.
Processes and Procedures
From promotions to tenure to retirement, find all the details you need to know to take the next steps in your career.
Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion (full-time faculty)
Rutgers Office of University Labor Relations (OULR) posts university-wide information and documents: Rutgers Office of University Labor Relations | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
Faculty collective negotiations agreements can be found here: Faculty and Academic Collective Negotiations Agreements | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
The Academic Appointments Manual and Instructions for tenure-track and non-tenure track reappointments and promotions can be found here: Promotions, Appointments, and Reappointments | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
For additional information about appointments, salary, retirement, and other forms and policies, see the resources here: Faculty Resources | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
Camden College of Arts and Sciences has a comprehensive webpage with links to both university-wide and internal forms and requirements: Faculty Affairs – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (rutgers.edu)
Evaluation and Promotion
(part-time faculty)
Part-Time Faculty
- Evaluation forms can be found in Appendix C of the collective negotiations agreement: ptl_final_agreement_2018-2022.pdf (rutgers.edu)
- Promotion application forms are available here: Appendix_D-1_PTL_Evaluation_for_Advancement_Form.pdf (rutgers.edu)
Faculty Leaves
- Sabbatical leave information can be found here: sabbaticalleaveprogram2022-2023.pdf (rutgers.edu)
- Competitive fellowship leave information is available here: GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP LEAVE: 2003-2004 (rutgers.edu)
- Family and Medical leaves must be processed both through each school and through University Human Relations/OneSource (OneSource Rutgers Faculty and Staff Service Center | uhr.rutgers.edu)
- CCAS has an internal form to document these types of leaves among its faculty: Faculty Affairs – Faculty of Arts and Sciences (rutgers.edu)
Postdoctoral Fellows
- The Postdoctoral Fellow collective negotiations agreement can be found here: postdocsmoa2019-2022.pdf (rutgers.edu)
- The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs coordinates services for postdoctoral fellows: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs | (rutgers.edu)
Retirement
Retirement plans should be coordinated with the faculty member’s dean and Human Resources (OneSource).
Information about the Faculty Transition To Retirement Program can be found here: Faculty Transition to Retirement Program | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
And applications can be found here: FTTRP Application and Election Form (OGC Edits) (00437209).DOCX (rutgers.edu)
Faculty Collective Negotiations Agreements
Collective negotiations agreements for full-time faculty, part-time faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and winterim/summer instructors can be found on the Office of University Labor Relations website.
- Faculty and Academic Collective Negotiations Agreements | Office of Labor Relations | Rutgers University
- Information can also be found here: Welcome - Rutgers AAUP-AFT
Faculty Accommodation Requests
Information on disability and religious accommodation requests can be found on the Academic Affairs website:
Disability Accommodation Request Process for Faculty | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
Religious Accommodation Requests for Faculty | University Academic Affairs (rutgers.edu)
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms can be found here: voluntary_self-identification_of_disability_3.28.17.pdf (rutgers.edu)
Support and Resources
When you need guidance or help, Rutgers–Camden is here to provide the support you need.
The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provides counseling and related services to employees: Faculty and Staff Assistance | uhr.rutgers.edu
Related tips and services can be accessed here: Wellness | uhr.rutgers.edu
University Human Resources offers a wealth of information supporting faculty benefits, wellness, and financial planning. Rutgers University Human Resources | uhr.rutgers.edu
OneSource is the primary portal for faculty services: OneSource Rutgers Faculty and Staff Service Center | uhr.rutgers.edu
If you believe you may be experiencing discrimination or harassment based on membership in a protected class, or require accommodations for disability or religious reasons, contact the Office of Employment Equity: Office of Employment Equity | uhr.rutgers.edu