New and Early Career Faculty
Northwestern offers programs specifically designed to support both tenure and non tenure-track faculty members in the early stages of their career.New and Early Career Faculty Programs
Early Career Faculty Pathways Program
The Early Career Faculty Pathways Program helps new and early career faculty thrive at Northwestern. Through candid conversations, cross-disciplinary connections and access to campus leaders and resources, participants build the relationships, knowledge and strategies that support long-term career advancement.
Provost's Small Group Faculty Mentoring Program
The Northwestern Provost’s Small Group Faculty Mentoring Program is a University-wide program that promotes career advancement, scholarly growth and well-being for early career faculty. On hiatus for 2026-2027.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.