Faculty Lifecycle Lunch and Conversation: Navigating the First Years – A Practical Workshop Series for Pre-Tenure University Faculty

Event Information
Date: 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00pm

Description: The transition to a faculty position is exhilarating yet demanding, requiring you to balance the complex responsibilities of teaching, research, and service. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip early-career faculty with essential strategies and practical tools to thrive in their new roles and establish a solid foundation for a successful academic career. Participants are asked to bring their most pressing questions and challenges to a supportive environment, where they will be welcomed and appreciated. This session will focus on how to manage your workload effectively by balancing teaching, research, and service demands.

 

Who should attend: Pre-tenure faculty members seeking practical, implementable advice for a successful start in their academic career, though all are welcome!

Additional Information
Open to: 
All
Registration Required: 
Registration
Event Format: 
In-person
Audience: 
All Faculty (Full and Part Time), Full Time Faculty, Non-tenure-line, Tenure-line and Tenured
Career Stage: 
Early career
Mid-career
Senior
Late career/pre-retirement
Topic Area: 
Promotion and tenure
Contact Information
Event Contact Name: 
Mrs. Tamara Lucas
Event Contact Email: 
Sponsoring Unit: 
The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity -- Senior Faculty Mentors Systemwide Network (SFMSN)