Center for Teaching & Mentoring

Associate to Professor

The Associate to Professor Mentoring Program supports faculty at the associate professor rank. This program provides essential tools, dedicated mentorship, and strategic guidance to help faculty prepare for promotion to professor. Eligible applicants must hold the rank of associate professor.

Individuals may not participate in the program during the same year they intend to submit materials for promotion.

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Examine relevant policies for promotion at the university, college, and department levels.
Create a faculty development plan including measurable goals for teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Select and reflect upon current and future learning opportunities that support promotion goals and identify next steps.
Partner with mentors who can support their progress to attain promotion.
Receive a peer observation of teaching and reflect upon potential areas for growth.

2026-2027 Associate to Professor

The 2026-2027 Associate to Professor Mentoring Program is a year-long hybrid program (both in person and online) designed to provide motivation, guidance, and structure as faculty prepare their application materials for promotion. The program is facilitated by CTM Director Jennifer Vannatta-Hall and Provost Fellow Rudy Dunlap. Read more about Jennifer and Rudy on the Meet Our Team page. There are 12 available spots for associate professors.

Meeting Date	Time	Location	Topic
Friday, September 4, 2026	1:00 – 2:00 pm	LIB 348	Kickoff meeting with Brian Hinote
December 2026 TBA	TBA	LIB 348	Midyear debrief meeting to be scheduled around participants’ availability
January-February TBA	TBA	TBA	One-on-one mentoring consultations with Jennifer Vannatta-Hall or Rudy Dunlap
Thursday, April 29, 2027	1:00 – 3:00 pm	LIB 348	Tenure and Promotion Retreat with Brian Hinote and Sabrina Wright