Faculty & Teaching

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Emory's academic strength is grounded not only in the cutting-edge research of a top university but also in the liberal arts tradition of engaged teaching.

At Emory College of Arts and Sciences, faculty members typically teach at all levels of instruction, providing access to the university's most distinguished scholars. Undergraduate classes have an average size of 19 students and a student/faculty ratio of 7-to-1.

Individual faculty excellence includes scholarly achievement, teaching and advising, the potential to create new knowledge, and a clear dedication to service. Working together, faculty members are a central and essential resource for achieving our vision of an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse intellectual community.

Community of Scholars

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Making a Difference

Our faculty members are an active campus community as well as active in the community. Sample these initiatives that are making a difference to individual students and faculty, to the community and to scholarly advancement.

Faculty Distinction

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Recognizing Excellence

The university recognizes leadership in teaching, research, mentoring and service with distinctions including:

We highlight external recognition of our faculty in our Points of Pride section.

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