Faculty Development Opportunities

Career Lifecycle Planning

The Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Office of the School of Medicine supports faculty vitality through programs and initiatives that foster career growth, skill development, and work-life balance. Our efforts span the academic, clinical, and research missions, ensuring faculty are equipped to thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Through mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for continuous learning, the Faculty Affairs and Development Office ensures that faculty are supported in their academic, clinical, and research roles, fostering an environment where they can thrive and contribute to the institution’s success. We understand that investing in faculty development is essential for fostering a thriving academic environment and advancing the field of health system science.

We use the Faculty Career Management Life Cycle Model as a guiding framework, addressing faculty needs across four key stages: recruitment and onboarding, early career development, mid-career growth, and late-career transition. This lifecycle approach allows us to provide targeted support, from mentoring and leadership training to retirement planning.

All faculty development programs and offerings are continuously evaluated and refined based on faculty feedback and input from institutional leaders, such as department chairs, center directors, and SOM and Health System leadership. This ensures our programs remain responsive, impactful, and aligned with institutional goals.

Monthly Seminars & Workshops

These sessions provide faculty with opportunities to enhance their skills, stay updated on best practices, and engage in ongoing professional growth. Topics range from education, research, leadership, wellness, and women in medicine and science. These sessions are informed by annual needs assessments and faculty input, ensuring relevance and responsiveness to faculty interests. Most sessions offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit and are accessible both in-person and virtually.

To review the upcoming sessions, please contact the Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development Office at [email protected]

Academic Promotions Series

This includes two workshops per year specifically tailored to assist faculty in advancing to the next academic rank. Workshops include:

• How to Get Promoted: These workshops are offered for each rank (Associate and Clinical Associate, Professor and Clinical Professor) to guide faculty through the promotion process, outlining expectations and strategies for success.
• Putting Together an Academic CV: A focused session designed to help faculty present their achievements and career progression in a professional academic CV format.
• Developing an Academic Portfolio: This session helps faculty understand the components of an academic portfolio and how to effectively document their accomplishments and scholarly contributions.

Professional Enrichment & Growth Grants

The grant provides up to $4,500 in funding for faculty members to pursue professional development opportunities that enhance their expertise and contribute to the academic mission of the institution. Grants support activities like attending conferences, workshops, curriculum development, educational research, and pursuing new teaching models or technologies. All faculty with an active appointment in the School of Medicine are eligible to apply.

Timeline of the process:

• Submission of application is due on: June 30, 2025, at 5pm EST
• Review of applications by PEG Review Committee: July 2-23, 2025
• Announcement of final award decisions is due on: July 31, 2025

Bootcamp Faculty Development Program for Academic Leaders

This bootcamp is designed to support academic leaders in enhancing their leadership and academic skills, focusing on improving patient care, education, and research at MU CFVH. The program includes interactive sessions on faculty development, change management, team building, and leadership within the MU CFVH environment, with personalized mentoring provided.

Program Highlights

• Five interactive sessions (three in-person, two virtual)
• Focus on leadership, team building, and conflict resolution
• Collaborative learning and mentorship
• Capstone Project: Each participant will complete a capstone project to apply leadership principles to a real-world challenge within their department.

Session Dates for FY 2024-2025

• Feb. 17 (4-7 p.m., in person)
• March 24 (4:30-6:30 p.m., virtual)
• April 21 (4-7 p.m., in person)
• May 12 (4:30-6:30 p.m., virtual)
• June 9 (4-7 p.m., in person)

This program equips academic leaders with the tools to excel in their roles, driving growth and success within the School of Medicine. Please reach out to the Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Office to learn more about this program ([email protected]).

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