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

The modern historian investigating debt and creating space for collaboration
Incoming FAS faculty member Destin Jenkins is documenting the history of debt in the United States and Black governance after the Civil Rights movement.
This fall, ‘two titans of the music world’ join Yale’s faculty
Composer Jeanine Tesori and singer Dawn Upshaw join Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences as professors in the practice — bringing both boundary-pushing expertise and a commitment to mentoring the next generation.
Pinning down protons in water — a basic science success story
In a new study, chemist Mark Johnson and his team set measurable parameters on the movement of protons in water — shedding new light on one of basic science’s most enduring enigmas.
‘Brains, Minds, and Machines’: A new graduate certificate for the study of human cognition
The Wu Tsai Institute is launching a new graduate certificate to prepare the next generation of researchers through interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on activities, and professional development.

Welcoming new FAS faculty
We are thrilled to welcome new faculty members who are joining the FAS during the 2025-26 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.