Working Group on Benchmarking Faculty Salaries

The working group is charged with reviewing the results of a faculty salary benchmarking study designed to compare the base salaries of Fordham’s tenure-stream faculty to similarly situated faculty at a group of comparable institutions. The study aims to help Fordham recruit and retain stellar faculty by ensuring that the base salaries of our tenure-stream faculty are appropriately positioned relative to the external market in which we compete for talent.  In addition to examining the distribution of faculty salaries at a snapshot in time, the working group will also recommend ways in which Fordham can annually allocate faculty salaries to remain competitive with comparable institutions.

Membership:

  • Robert Hume (A&S, Working Group Chair)
  • Chiddi Chidambaran (GSB)
  • Jennifer Cooper (GSE)
  • Hooman Estelami (GSB)
  • Leah Feuerstahler (A&S)
  • Johanna Francis (A&S) 
  • Lauren Kopajtec (A&S)
  • Rahbel Rahman (GSS)

Updates:

  • The Working Group on Faculty Workload spent Spring 2026 focused on analyzing internal workload data, reviewing policies at peer institutions, and identifying innovative management approaches, efforts aimed at boosting research productivity, preserving high-quality instruction, and ensuring a more equitable distribution of responsibilities across the faculty. To streamline this comprehensive review, the working group divided into specific subcommittees for teaching, research, and service. The Working Group expects to deliver a full report of findings and recommendations by December 2026.