The Office of Faculty ADVANCEment is pleased to announce a new faculty development opportunity for Clemson faculty. Faculty are invited to apply for one of eight spots to attend a program offered by the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development (NCFDD) during Summer 2025. Faculty can apply to be part of either the ‘Faculty Success Program’ or the ‘Post-Tenure Pathfinders’ programs and the cost for the selected participants will be paid for by the Clemson Office of Faculty ADVANCEment.
The ‘Faculty Success Program’ is an intensive online program that supports non-tenure track, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in developing the skills necessary to increase research and writing productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Participants take part in small-group calls with a coach, weekly training modules, and an online community of peers. The ‘Faculty Success Program’ will run May 19-July 27, 2025. If a faculty member has already completed the ‘Faculty Success Program’ and earned tenure, they apply to participate in the NCFDD ‘Post-Tenure Pathfinders’ program. This program runs May 19-August 10, 2025.
Additional information and the application portal can be found here (LINK). Applications are due Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. To apply, applicants will need to fill out an online application and submit:
- A one-page (single-spaced) statement (pdf)of how participation in this program would increase the impact of your contribution to Clemson University and profession.
- A current CV (pdf)
Priority will be given to faculty who:
- Have a research and publication requirement that is part of their faculty role.
- Are considered mid-career (such as those at the associate rank for tenured/tenure track faculty).
- In addition, non-tenure track faculty should have completed their discipline’s terminal degree and have a multi-year contract or permanent position.
Expectations for recipients of program funding:
- be self-directed and open to feedback
- participate in weekly online trainings and small group support and accountability calls
- complete weekly homework tasks guided by their coach, among other activities
- at completion of their program, submit a brief report and respond to a evaluation for the Office of Faculty ADVANCEment.
Steps to apply for interested faculty
- Become a NCFDD member (free for Clemson faculty):
- Go to http://www.facultydiversity.org/join
- Choose ‘Clemson University’ from the drop-down menu.
- Select “Activate my Membership”
- Complete the registration form using your Clemson email address (i.e. @clemson.edu)
- Go to your email to find the confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email. If you have any technical questions, please email NCFDD at Membership@FacultyDiversity.org.
- Go to the application portal. Respond to prompts and then submit your CV along with your 1 pg. statement of interest. This statement should identify how your participation in a NCFDD program would increase the impact at Clemson University.
