New Faculty at CUIMC

On behalf of the Office of Academic Affairs, welcome to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)!

Our office aims to serve and support all new faculty at CUIMC.

If you are new to CUIMC, please review the CUIMC New Faculty Orientation online course.

We encourage you to attend the orientation programs offered by your individual schools as well (see information at the bottom of the page). 

Academic Advancement at CUIMC 

Learn about the expectations for advancement on the two academic tracks at CUIMC (tenure and the "at CUMC" title track). Access key resources including:

  • The CUIMC CV Format 
  • Guide for Promotion on the at CUMC Track 
  • Criteria for tenure 
  • Guidance for writing a personal statement 

CUIMC Code of Values (CUIMC CARES)

Through CUIMC CARES, we aspire to build a community where every individual feels welcome and accepted and has opportunities for professional growth and success.

Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is the guiding manual for faculty working at Columbia University. It showcases the academic structure and the governance of the university, essential policies and university resources and services. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at CUIMC

At Columbia University Irving Medical Center, we believe that achieving excellence is inextricably linked to striving for the highest standards in diversity, equity and inclusivity. Fostering a supportive and culturally rich environment is paramount to the success and well-being of our student body, our distinguished faculty and the broad patient populations we serve. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page coalesces applicable resources for the CUIMC community.

CUIMC Office of Well-Being 

The Office of Well-Being will address immediate and long-term needs for achieving and sustaining well-being in the workplace at CUIMC.

CUIMC IT

Columbia and CUIMC HR

  • Columbia University HR is committed to operational excellence, ethical leadership and expanding the value and effectiveness of its services to support the University’s mission and the community in which we live and work. 
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center Human Resources (CUIMC HR) offers resources specific to the CUIMC community, including department-specific HR Client Managers’ contact information.

CUIMC Office of Communications & Public Affairs

The CUIMC Office of Communications conceives, creates, and shares communications in support of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) mission to provide global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. 

University Holidays Calendar

The university holiday calendar is available here

CUIMC Facilities Management

If you have an issue or need support, you can submit a work order with the CUIMC Facilities Management and Campus Services Department. For any emergency that might create safety hazards or cause major property damage, call 212-305-HELP (4357), option 3.

CUIMC Office of Professionalism 

The overarching mission of the CUIMC Office of Professionalism is to promote the values and behaviors associated with an organizational climate and culture of respect, support and positive career growth for all. 

International Students and Scholars Office at CUIMC

ISSO-CUIMC ensures federal immigration compliance and provides immigration-related services to non-immigrant international students and scholars, faculty and staff throughout CUIMC. 

More information is available in the CUIMC Faculty Resource Book