ALERT: COVID-19 Campus Re-entry Plan, Health, Testing, and Other Resources AboutFaculty Affairs Faculty Affairs The mission of the Office for Faculty Affairs is to create a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment for the diverse faculty of Rush University. Our focus is on institutional integration, specifically but not limited to faculty satisfaction and engagement, implementation of the strategic plan, pursuit of diversity goals, support for accreditations and faculty management including onboarding, appointments and promotions. As part of faculty development, we provide resources to ensure faculty academic success through education, mentoring, professional and leadership development, advocacy, communication and recognition. The Office of Faculty Affairs oversees the Office of Mentoring Programs, the Office of Global Health and the Center for Innovative and Lifelong Learning. Latest News & Upcoming Events American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the election of Susan Chubinskaya, PhD to its College of Fellows. Dr. Chubinskaya was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows for developing fundamental knowledge regarding cartilage pathobiology and therapeutic approaches to tissue regeneration and for excellent professional leadership and service. 10 Year Accomplishment Report- view the work of the Office of Faculty Affairs over the last ten years. 2020 Faculty Satisfaction Infographic Faculty Affairs Annual Report Date Event November 9, 2021 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. RSVP to attend Integrin Activation as a Novel Therapeutic Mechanism in Cancer: A Bench to Bedside Journey Vineet Gupta, PhD The Charles Arthur Weaver Chair of Cancer Research Vice Chair for Innovation, Department of Internal Medicine Director of the Drug Discovery Center November 16, 2021 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. RSVP to attend Finding your Faculty Voice at Rush University Melinda Earle, DNP, MSN, BSN Assistant Professor, Women, Children, and Family Nursing, CON Amber S. Kujath, PhD Associate Professor, Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing, CON Amanda L. Persons, PhD Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, CHS Robert DeCresce, MD Professor, Pathology, RMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Award The Offices of Faculty Affairs and Mentoring Programs have been honored with the Group on Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Award for an organization. The national award recognizes organizations for their successful commitment to advancing women faculty in academic medicine and science. Top Links Reference Guides & Resources Faculty Development & Advancement About Rush Mentoring Programs For Medical Staff Menu Contact Us The Office of Faculty Affairs is located in the Armour Academic Center, 600 S. Paulina Street, in Suite 1044. Susan Chubinskaya, PhD Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs Klaus Kuettner Professor of Osteoarthritis Research Department of Pediatrics Professor, Departments of Pediatrics, Orthopaedic Surgery & Medicine (Section of Rheumatology) (312) 942-6306 Susanna_Chubinskaya@rush.edu Melita Isic, MBA, MHA Director, University Affairs (312) 563-1506 Melita_M_Isic@rush.edu Dina Rubahka, MEd Academic Program Manager (312) 942-8873 Dina_Rubakha@rush.edu Lori Davis Database Manager (312) 942-6827 Lori_L_Davis@rush.edu Nabela Ashraf, MSW Project Coordinator Nabela_Ashraf@rush.edu (312) 942-7100 Rush University 600 S. Paulina St. Chicago, Illinois 60612 Make a Gift Contact Us Colleges Rush Medical College College of Nursing College of Health Sciences The Graduate College Faculty Recruitment Student Disclosure Information Library of Rush University Medical Center Maps and Directions ADA Compliance Accessibility and Accommodations Equal Opportunity Harassment Prevention Privacy Policy © 2021 Rush University By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies