Faculty Professional Development

Office of Academic Innovation (OAI)

OAI is the University's center for faculty support for full-service teaching resources and includes a team that will work with you one-on-one to create an impactful class for your students for teaching face-to-face or online. 

Resources and Funding Opportunities

PSU provides faculty, as required by the AAUP CBA, Individual Professional Development Accounts (IPDAs), and a Faculty Development Grant opportunity.  OGDI provides Presidential Mini Grants and Research and Graduate Studies, as well as a number of programs to enhance faculty research portfolios. 

Research Related Professional Development

Research & Graduate Studies offers a variety of professional development opportunities. These programs and videos are designed to help faculty and postdocs develop successful research portfolios. The workshops and other content available on this page are designed to help faculty members and postdocs navigate Portland State's research support systems (Sponsored Projects Administration, Research Integrity & Compliance, and Innovation & Intellectual Property) and acquire or hone skills useful in research activities.

New Faculty Information

Welcome to PSU! OAA offers a new faculty orientation at the start of each academic year and a webpage with links to many resources. HR also offers a comprehensive new employee orientation and onboarding page.

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

PSU has institutional membership in NCFDD, so any faculty member, postdoctoral fellow, graduate student, or professional student at PSU can access NCFDD resources anytime. Programs and services help faculty to increase writing productivity, establish and maintain work-life balance, create broad networks of collegial support on their campus, and develop a committed stance towards their institutional home. 

Quick Links to Teaching-Related Resources