Mid-Career Faculty

Northwestern offers programs specifically designed to support the growth and success of tenured associate professors.

Mid-Career Programs

Emerging Leaders

Join colleagues for conversations about faculty leadership as mid-career faculty. Attend "Leading from Where You Are," a new program for emerging faculty leaders on Tuesday, Feb. 3. This program focuses on how to understand your influence, authority and leadership, whether you are spearheading a working group, running a lab, working with research collaborators, editing a collection, chairing a committee or another similar role. The interactive session for mid-career and junior faculty will be led by Professor Adam Goodman, Director, Center for Leadership. Register online by Jan. 28. Space is limited; register early.

NCFDD Programming for Mid-Career Faculty

Utilize your Northwestern institutional membership in the NCFDD (formerly the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity) for free access to sessions on promotion to full and academic leadership.

Professional Development Events and Workshops

Mid-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.