Chairs, Directors and Other Faculty Leaders

These programs are designed for faculty with formal leadership experience, such as a department chair, program director, division chief or another leadership role in a school or unit.

Leadership Programs

New Chairs Welcome Program

This program for new department chairs takes place annually before the start of classes in September. New chairs are introduced to essential resources, including the University Ombudsperson and the Faculty Wellness Program, and learn from a panel of experienced chairs. For more information, please contact Joan Marie Johnson, Senior Director for Faculty, at faculty@northwestern.edu.

Faculty Leaders Series

The Faculty Leaders Series equips department chairs, division chiefs and faculty directors with the knowledge and skills they need for success. Faculty leaders will learn how to develop leadership skills, build community and manage people, navigate administrative structures and processes, communicate their vision, build a team and facilitate change and solve problems commonly encountered in their roles.

Academic Leadership Program (ALP)

ALP is an intensive year-long program to develop the leadership and managerial skills of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability and academic promise.

Professional Development Events and Workshops

New and early career faculty are welcome to attend a variety of career development programs that are open to all faculty, including on topics such as communicating your research, mentoring, family-friendly events and writing supports. Explore our calendar of events for upcoming programs and workshops designed to enhance faculty career success and satisfaction.