Faculty Development and Resources
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty champions a supportive environment where faculty thrive through continuous learning, collaboration and innovation. Our goal is to ensure our faculty are well-equipped to excel in their roles and make a meaningful impact in their fields. Explore the Faculty Development and Resources page for tools to support your professional growth and success.
Professional Development
Professional Development Series
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty collaborates with offices across the university to offer professional development opportunities to faculty and postdocs. Professional development opportunities are designed to support faculty throughout their time at CMU and include specific events for early career faculty, mid-career faculty, department heads and associate deans.
Academic Impressions Membership
All faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students are eligible for a free membership with Academic Impressions. Academic Impressions offers a variety of resources related to academic leadership and leadership development designed specifically for those in higher education. To activate your membership, log in to the Academic Impressions site and click on "Start Learning" to explore the available resources.
NCFDD Membership
All faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students are eligible for a free membership with the NCFDD. NCFDD offers professional development and training resources to help scholars increase their research productivity and work-life balance. To activate your membership, visit www.ncfdd.org/join and select “Carnegie Mellon University” from the list of members. Select “Activate my Membership” and complete the registration form using your CMU email address. A confirmation/welcome email will include an “Activate Account” link.
Mentoring
Faculty mentoring plays a vital role in supporting professional development, academic excellence, and institutional belonging. Whether you are a new faculty member seeking guidance, an experienced scholar offering mentorship, or a leader looking to build or enhance mentoring capacity in your unit, you are encouraged to explore the information and resources on our Faculty Mentoring page to support your journey.