Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Exploring tomorrow’s questions today
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is home to 1000+ faculty and 40 departments and programs that span the divisions of Humanities, Social Science, and Science. Our work transforms the lives of our students and leads to fundamental discoveries that change understandings of the past and shape experiences of the future. Below, you will find news and stories of the impact of the FAS along with resources for FAS faculty and staff.
Explore the FAS
Deepening understanding; expanding horizons
Resources for FAS Faculty and Staff
Information on tenure and promotion, faculty development, searches, and other FAS processes and policies.
Resources for FAS Faculty
- Yale Faculty Handbook (University-wide) Policies and procedures for all Yale faculty
- FAS Scholars as Leaders; Scholars as Learners program (SAL2) FAS faculty development programs
FAS Ladder and Professorial Appointments, Promotions, and Searches
FAS Procedures and Policies
FAS Instructional Faculty Appointments
Connect with the FAS Dean's Office
FAS Announcements for Faculty and Staff
FAS in the News
News about FAS faculty, departments, programs, and more

Yale launches Center for Civic Thought to promote thoughtful discourse
The nonpartisan center – directed by Bryan Garsten, Professor of Humanities and Political Science – will encourage students to engage in civic thinking that integrates various forms of knowledge and informs their practical judgments as citizens.
Documenting the U.S. struggle for ‘something better,’ from postwar to present
Laura Wexler, Charles H. Farnam Professor of American Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, wrote and edited “Magnum America: The United States,” an extraordinary new collection of more than 600 photos of the United States since World War II.
How Game Theory and Political Science Are Rewriting What We Know About Democracy
Adam Meirowitz, and Damon Wells Professor of Political Science, organized the conference with Ian Turner, assistant professor of political science, and Danil Dmitriev, a resident postdoctoral associate, as part of ISPS’s Democratic Innovations program.
Understanding One Gene’s Role in Different Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A research team led by Anthony Koleske, Ensign Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, has identified how variations in a gene called TRIO can influence brain functions and result in distinct neurodevelopmental diseases – paving the way for future therapeutic developments.

Welcoming new FAS faculty
We are thrilled to welcome new faculty members who are joining the FAS during the 2024-25 academic year. Their expertise and approaches span the academic disciplines.
Celebrating FAS faculty leadership
New Yale faculty members, in their own words
In a video, new faculty members discuss their scholarship, their passion for teaching, and why they decided to come to Yale.
Help the FAS Advance
The FAS collaborates across disciplines, pursuing breakthroughs that improve the world today and for future generations. You can help this work advance by taking part in the Yale Campaign.