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
How does learning foster a sense of community?
FAS approaches
Divisions of Humanities, Science, and Social Science
Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
How does memory work?
FAS approaches
John C. Malone Professor of Statistics & Data Science and Assistant Professor of Psychology
Professor of Psychology
Professor of History of Art and Assistant Professor of History of Art
How does social interaction shape us?
FAS approaches
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies
Assistant Professor of Sociology
How could AI transform society?
FAS approaches
Professor in the Practice in Cognitive Science
Division of Science
Assistant Professor of American Studies
How does science benefit humanity?
FAS approaches
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics
Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
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
From Lab to Launch: FAS Faculty Among Innovators Recognized for Turning Research into Real-World Impact
Yale recognized eleven faculty innovators with the 2025 Yale Faculty Innovation Awards for translating breakthrough research into ventures that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
‘Textured Stories’: The crêpe-paper books that brought Japanese culture to Western readers
“Textured Stories,” an exhibit at the Beinecke Library, co-curated by Yoshitaka Yamamoto, Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages and Literatures, explores the history and influence of Japanese chirimen books that sought to familiarize Western audiences with Japan’s literature and culture.
Measuring temptation one mouse click at a time with social psychologist Melissa Ferguson
In a Q&A, Melissa Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, explains how “mouse-tracking” gives researchers a better glimpse into how people really summon self-control in the face of temptation — or fail to.
New insight into how cilia on cell surfaces break down, thanks to FAS scientist
In a new study, Yale researchers in the lab of David Breslow, Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, identified a pathway that allows cells to “disassemble” their cilia before division — and found a possible connection to a neurological disorder.
A Welcome Message
Steven Wilkinson, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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
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Seven FAS faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and SciencesNed Blackhawk (History and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration); Gary Brudvig (Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry); Jennifer Gandhi (Political Science); Marina Halac (Economics); Oona A. Hathaway (Law and Political Science); Caryl Phillips (English); Philipp Strack (Economics)
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Five FAS faculty members elected to the National Academy of SciencesSteven Berry (Economics); Leonid Glazman (Physics); Jonathan Ellman (Chemistry); Gary Brudvig (Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry); Mark Hochstrasser (Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology)
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Three FAS faculty members named Guggenheim FellowsMarie-Helene Bertino (English); Oona A. Hathaway (Law and Political Science); Molly Brunson (Slavic Languages and Literatures)
Teaching Writing at Yale: Alison Bechdel
Yale's commitment to offering the very best writing instruction to students is embodied by professors within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences who combine writing experience at the highest level with a passion for teaching.
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.