21658: Consortium for Educator Faculty: Building Careers and Connections

The evolving landscape of higher education has placed increasing emphasis on the contributions of educator-track faculty, including clinical faculty, lecturer-track faculty, and professors of practice, in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) provides an inclusive and interactive forum to explore career advancement opportunities, shared challenges, and innovative practices across educator-track roles. Topics include career transitions, sustaining relevance in academia, and fostering collaborations for professional growth. Through facilitated round-table discussions and a moderated panel, participants will gain actionable career insights, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive network to advance their academic careers.

Participation in this PDW is by invitation only. We ask interested teaching/clinical/lecturer track faculty, tenure-track faculty with a strong interest in teaching as a core part of their academic career, and practitioners interested in transitioning to academia to submit a one-page response outlining (1) a brief description of yourself, including title, institution, area of expertise, and any industry experience; (2) what you hope to gain from this workshop; and (3) which of the following themes are of most interest to you: Career Transitions into Academia, Sustaining Industry Relevance, Collaboration Across Academic Ranks, or Others (please specify). This will help us tailor the session to participants’ needs. Please submit your response to the PDW Organizers: pallavi.shukla@rutgers.edu and marina.mccarthy@miami.edu. We will accept submissions until June 15, 2025, or until workshop capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Early submissions are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Participants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis but at the latest by July 1, 2025. One-page response only, please.