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Faculty Engagement Opportunities

Group photo of students posing with Faculty Head Ruiz in their Moore College crew necks.

Faculty Heads of House or College

Faculty heads of house or college play an essential role in educating the whole student. Living in residence, faculty heads have an opportunity to expand undergraduate learning beyond the classroom, demonstrating innovation, collaborative problem solving, and critical thinking in a way that is accessible and inviting for students.

Pending anticipate openings, the residential faculty application opens on July 1 and closes in mid-November. Applications for AY2027-2028 are now open and close on November 13, 2026.

Faculty interested in a faculty head position should complete the . As part of the application, you are asked to upload:

  • A letter of your interest, including any relevant qualifications, experience or expertise; and
  • A current CV

Faculty VUceptors

Faculty VUceptors offer a non-residential connection point for first-year undergraduates outside of the classroom. Collaborating with an experienced student leader, faculty VUceptors model a dynamic and meaningful student interaction as they foster a mutually beneficial learning environment for a group of 20 first-year students throughout the six week Vanderbilt Visions extended orientation program.

Faculty interested in applying to be a faculty VUceptor should contact Director Natalee Erb at natalee.erb@vanderbilt.edu. Faculty VUceptors serve from March – October and must reapply every year. Applications open in January.