Promotion & Tenure
Nebraska strives to hire a talented faculty that produces important work and builds noteworthy careers. Those colleagues who are invited to join the senior faculty each year shape the University’s academic reputation for years to come.
Professorships
Professorships are one of the highest forms of recognition provided by the University. They are used to attract, reward, and retain distinguished faculty, leaders, scholars, and artists of national and international reputation.
Willa Cather / Charles Bessey Professorship
Susan J. Rosowski Professorship
John E. Weaver / Aaron Douglas Professorship
Paula and D.B. Varner University Professorship
Learn More About Professorships
Faculty and Staff Awards
The awards coordinated by Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer recognize faculty and staff who advance the missions of the University in teaching, research and service.
Awardees are honored at the Laurels award celebration each September.
Faculty Development Fellowships
Nebraska’s program enables faculty to focus on their own professional development for a dedicated period of time, thereby enhancing their value to the university.