Cultivating excellence, diversity and inclusion throughout the academic journey
Faculty development, encompassing both individual growth and institutional change, aims at enhancing the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of faculty members. Through tailored workshops, mentorship programs, and resources, we empower faculty to excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, we support faculty in reaching their full potential and advancing academic excellence. Our commitment to professional development ensures that UW faculty remain at the forefront of innovation and make lasting contributions to the university community and beyond.
Faculty Development Program
At the UW, we believe excellence requires a diverse faculty engaged in research, teaching, mentoring, and training. The Faculty Development Program, created by UW Presidential Term Professor Alexes Harris, fosters a supportive environment where faculty can build social and research networks across disciplines and discuss their experiences and goals. Department chairs nominate new faculty to participate in this program, reflecting our commitment to a sense of belonging throughout the UW.
Dean & Chancellor Leadership Series
The Dean and Chancellor Leadership Development Series is a professional development and support program designed for deans, chancellors, divisional deans, associate deans and associate vice chancellors, addressing topics of shared importance to department and unit leaders. This collaborative series is led by the office for Academic Personnel and Faculty and provides an engaging platform to explore essential themes in leadership and academia.
Faculty Inclusive Excellence
Faculty Inclusive Excellence programming aims to provide University of Washington campus, college, school, and unit leadership with the tools and resources necessary to enhance excellence through broad representation and to build and retain a more inclusive faculty.
ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change
UW ADVANCE supports STEM faculty, focusing on women, through career development, mentoring, and leadership consultation in three core UW colleges. The program aims to enhance campus culture for women faculty to thrive. Key activities include professional development workshops for pre-tenure and mid-career faculty, quarterly leadership workshops for department leaders, and mentoring lunches featuring conversations with women leaders on career and leadership topics.
Faculty Success Program
The NCFDD Faculty Success Program is a 12-week boot camp designed to help tenure-track and tenured faculty achieve personal and professional goals. The Office for Faculty Advancement offers one-third tuition support for faculty who register before the early bird deadline and submit a Support Proposal Form. The Faculty Success Program is open to all UW faculty with an active NCFDD account, priority is given to assistant and associate professors seeking tenure or promotion.
NCFDD
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) offers national-level support through UW’s institutional membership. You can access programs like the Faculty Success Program, which provides coaching, peer support, and strategies for academic achievement and work-life balance.
Opportunity Spotlight
The Big Ten Academic Alliance offers leadership development programs for faculty and administrators from large R1 universities, drawing on member institutions’ expertise to enhance campus programs. The Academic Leadership Program (ALP) is a year-long initiative that enhances leadership and managerial skills for university-level academic leaders. The Department Executive Officer Program (DEO) is a hybrid program for new department heads and chairs, focusing on conflict resolution, communication, faculty development, and problem-solving. The Deans Leadership Program (DLP) is a six-month intensive program for new deans, addressing critical issues during their initial months and years.
News
Join the Conversation: Faculty Well-Being Round Table at UW
May 1, 2025
The University of Washington is hosting a Faculty Well-Being Round Table on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This dynamic discussion will bring together faculty and campus leaders to explore strategies for fostering a healthier academic culture at UW. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss pressing needs, as well as systems, programs, and…
J-1 Minimum Funding Change effective July 1, 2025
April 18, 2025
The University of Washington is deeply committed to supporting international scholars in building successful, fulfilling experiences while at the UW. As part of that commitment, International Scholars Operations (ISO) is updating the minimum funding requirement for J-1 exchange visitors to better reflect the cost of living in Seattle.This update reflects a long-term effort to align…
Upcoming Workshop for Associate Professors: May 16th
April 18, 2025
We are excited to announce an informal workshop designed to help you consider your next steps in mid-career and embark upon new academic endeavors at the University of Washington. This workshop is specifically for Associate Professors who have been promoted or appointed at UW to the rank of Associate Professor from 2024-2025. Date: May 16th…