Faculty Development

Spring 2023 Workshops

New Faculty/Assistant Professor Workshops 

Navigating Uncomfortable Situations

RSVP

February 10, 1–2:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Megan Dachsbach, Teaching Professor of Chemistry;
Jessica Rosenfeld, Associate Professor of English;
Jen Heemstra, Professor and Chair of Chemistry

Getting Your Book Done

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March 10, 1–2:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Heather Berg, Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Bill Maxwell, Professor of English/AFAS
Shefali Chandra, Associate Professor of WGSS/History

Managing a Lab

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April 14, 1–2:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Tim Wencewicz, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Erik Herzog, Professor of Biology
Lori Markson, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Post-Promotion Workshops: Associate Professors and Senior Lecturers

Promotion to Teaching Professor: Timing, Procedures, and Expectations

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February 10, 3–4:30 p.m.

Panelists include:
Jonathan Cohen, Dean’s Office;
Mairin Hynes, Teaching Professor, Physics
Blake Thornton, Teaching Professor, Math

Writing a Teaching Statement (NTT Faculty Only)

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March 10, 3–4:30 p.m.

Panelists include:
Meg Gregory, Senior Assistant Director for Educational Development, Center for Teaching and Learning

Positioning Yourself for Academic Leadership

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April 14, 3–4:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Stephanie Kirk, Professor of Spanish, Director for Center for Humanities;
Erin McGlothlin, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs;
Peter Monahan, Director, College Writing Program

Resources

Find commonly used resources here, or search all forms and policies.

Tenure and Promotion

policies, forms, and instructions related to tenure and promotion

Faculty Information Handbook

collection of university-wide policies affecting faculty

Manual of Procedures for Faculty (pdf)

summary of current procedures for the governance of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences

First-Year Program Resources

find forms and resources for creating or updating a first-year program

Chairs/Program Directors Workshop

Effective Search Requests and Target of Opportunity Hires

RSVP

January 27, 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Yongseok Shin, Professor of Economics;
Joe Jez, Spencer T. Olin Professor and Chair of Biology;
Rebecca Copeland, Professor, East Asian Language and Cultures;
Andrew Brown, Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures

Cultivating Leadership in Your Department

RSVP

February 10, 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Yongseok Shin, Professor of Economics;
Joe Jez, Spencer T. Olin Professor and Chair of Biology;
Rebecca Copeland, Professor, East Asian Language and Cultures;
Andrew Brown, Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures

Fundraising and Advancement

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March 10, 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Deborah Stine, Senior Director of Advancement;
Peter Kastor, Samuel K. Eddy Professor of History

Enhancing an Inclusive Environment in Departments and Programs

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April 14, 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Panelists include: 
Kia Caldwell, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Diversity;
Adia Harvey Wingfield, Vice Dean of Faculty Development and Diversity, Professor of Sociology

University Offices & Resources

  • Office of the Provost

    University–wide curricular and co–curricular activities including undergraduate and graduate education, diversity, internationalization, and outreach are key issues of the provost.

  • Academic Publishing Services (APS)

    APS has a directory of freelance writers and editors who will, for a fee, provide writing assistance for manuscript, book chapters, grants, and other forms of writing.

  • Research Office

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is responsible for university-wide research policies, procedures, operations, support infrastructure and educational programs.

  • Grants Library

    The Office of Training Grants (OTG) has developed a Grants Library to serve as a centralized resource for grant writers and investigators at various career stages.

  • Institute of Clinical and Translational Research Resources for New Investigators (ICTS)

    The institute's website includes resources and support for early stage investigators and streamlined access to core services.

  • Core Research Facilities

    Find Washington University core facilities that provide the services, expertise or equipment that will enhance your research project.