Preparing Future Faculty

Preparing Future Faculty empowers graduate students with tools, mentorship, and strategies needed to secure a faculty position within higher education.

2025-2026 Preparing Future Faculty

The 2025-2026 Preparing Future Faculty program is a year-long in-person program designed for graduate students who desire a faculty position within higher education. Monthly sessions take place on Fridays from 9:00-10:00 am in LIB 348. The fall programming focuses on securing a job in higher education, and the spring programming highlights effective teaching practices. Graduate students who have earned 18 credits and are currently enrolled in year two or higher of their graduate degree program are eligible to apply. The program is facilitated by CTM Faculty Leader Dr. Lando Carter. Read more about Dr. Carter on the Meet Our Team page.

Graduate students who attend all six sessions will receive a certificate at the end of the year. Please do not apply if you cannot attend the following in-person sessions:

Date	Session Topic
September 19, 9:00-10:00 am	Getting Hired in Higher Education
October 17, 9:00-10:00 am	Interviewing
November 14, 9:00-10:00 am	Negotiating a Contract
February 13, 9:00-10:00 am	Backward Design
March 20, 9:00-10:00 am	Fundamentals for Providing Feedback
April 17, 9:00-10:00 am	Teaching in the Online Environment

Questions? Contact Dr. Lando Carter.