Appointments, Promotions, & Career Advancement

Committed to Your Growth and Success

The Keck School of Medicine’s Office for Faculty Affairs, Advancement, and Inclusion is dedicated to fostering an environment where faculty members can thrive in their careers through a robust system of support for appointments, promotion, and tenure. We are committed to recognizing and advancing excellence in research, teaching, clinical service, and academic leadership, ensuring that our faculty achieve their highest potential. By providing clear guidelines, mentorship, and structured review processes, we empower faculty to navigate their professional trajectories with confidence and clarity.

Cynthia Glass, MA

Senior Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Appointments and Promotions

Tenure, Clinical Scholar and Senior Lateral Appointment Dossier review
Dean’s memos
Emeritus appointments
Endowed Chairs
Mandatory Decision Date Extensions
Special Projects

323-442-0838

Cynthia.Glass@med.usc.edu

Jen Nelson, MA

Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Appointments and Promotions

Clinician Educator/Practitioner dossiers
Dossier prep for senior administrative appointments
Mid-Probationary Reviews
Dual & Joint appointments
Sabbatical requests
Faculty track changes
Instructor to Assistant Professor
Visas

213-821-4503

jen.nelson@med.usc.edu

Natalie Aguiar, MAICS

Senior Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Appointments and Promotions

Faculty Affairs iVIP administrator
Clinical/Research dossier review
Visiting Scholar Appointments
Training Workshops

323-442-0507

natalie.aguiar@med.usc.edu

Lisa Gutierrez