University of Illinois at Chicago
Faculty Handbook

Section I.   Overview

Welcome – A Message from the Provost

Dear Colleagues:

This handbook is intended to help you achieve your greatest potential as a faculty member at UIC. You are doubtless aware that many people are counting on you. UIC is vital locally, nationally and internationally in many ways. We lead in educating a diverse student body and conducting excellent research. The campus is also an economic engine, a major healthcare and public service provider, and a place to promote frank inquiry and social justice.

Your role in advancing this ambitious mission brings with it a correspondingly complex set of privileges and responsibilities. UIC is committed to helping you navigate your obligations successfully, with the knowledge that your personal success will extend to the many people that we serve. 

The UIC Faculty Handbook is produced and maintained by the Office of Faculty Affairs Human Resources. The information contained in this Handbook is applicable to the faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago only. Any questions regarding information contained on this site or for assistance in locating specific information not found at this site, please contact eabunte@uic.edu

Updated: November 10, 2006, January 11, 2007, February 2, 2007, February 2008, February 2009.