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’s Martha Muñoz receives MacArthur ‘genius’ grant
Muñoz, whose work has shed light on evolutionary processes, has been named a 2024 MacArthur “genius” fellow.
Enrique M. De La Cruz Named 2025 Biophysical Society Fellow
De La Cruz was selected for his pioneering research on the mechanisms of the actin cytoskeleton and molecular motor proteins.
Daniel Karell, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Recognized by American Sociological Association
The Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Article Award recognized Karell’s 2023 article "'Born for a Storm': Hard-Right Social Media and Civil Unrest."
Francesco Casetti Receives 2024 Limina Award for Best International Book on Film and Media
Casetti was recognized for his book Screening Fears: On Protective Media.
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.
Where can curiosity lead us?
Many of the greatest scientific leaps in history were the result of curiosity-driven research. This video highlights researchers in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
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.