Faculty Success

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Office for Faculty Success

Launched in August 2020, SJSU’s Office for Faculty Success is the foundation for the professional engagement and long-term success of our esteemed tenure-line and lecturer faculty. Led by Senior Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer Magdalena Barrera, the office manages all aspects of the faculty experience, from recruitment and onboarding, through all career milestones to retirement. The office includes the team of experts at the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation (CFETI), who provide support for all faculty-related needs.

Faculty Success Units and News

Mission Statement, Values and Organizational Chart

The Office for Faculty Success provides support that enables all faculty to feel valued, visible, and vibrant. We collaborate with campus partners to communicate more effectively about faculty processes and draw upon the expertise of everyone who has a hand in shaping faculty careers.

Center for Faculty Excellence & Teaching Innovation

Across every faculty role and career stage, CFETI helps you excel within the profession and reach your milestones. The team provides connection, collaboration, and consultation to assist you as you do your best research, teaching, and service.

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Faculty Friday Monthly Newsletter

Check out current and past news and announcements from the Office for Faculty Success.

Faculty Success Initiatives

COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey: Your Voice Matters, Your Experience Counts

COACHE 2026

The COACHE survey engages faculty voices to inform action and strengthen faculty success at San José State University.

Meet SJSU's Newest Faculty

Get to know our newest tenure-line faculty members! Browse the 2026 yearbook to discover their interests and expertise and the many possibilities for connection and collaboration across SJSU.

Institutional Excellence Statement

San José State University aspires to produce curricular and co-curricular experiences in a holistic learning environment that facilitates individual and collective transformation.

University RSCA Assigned Time Program

The RSCA Assigned Time Program provides dedicated time for tenure-line faculty to pursue significant research, scholarship, and creative activity, advancing SJSU’s research mission and enriching student learning.