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Professional Services

Faculty Development is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our academic community. Our comprehensive range of services is designed to help faculty members at all stages of their careers achieve their professional goals. Explore our offerings below to discover how we can assist you.

CV Reviews by Associate Deans

Elevate your academic profile with our personalized CV review service. Our Associate Deans, experienced in academic career development, provide in-depth feedback to help you refine and enhance your curriculum vitae. Whether you're preparing for promotion, seeking new opportunities, or simply looking to update your CV, our expert reviewers will guide you in highlighting your achievements and strengths effectively.

Key Benefits:

  • Tailored feedback from experienced academic leaders
  • Insightful suggestions for improvement
  • Strategies to showcase your accomplishments
  • Guidance on aligning your CV with your career goals as well as preparing for the promotion and tenure process.

Executive Coaching

Unlock your full potential with our executive coaching program. Our coaching sessions offer personalized support to develop your life goals, leadership skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities. Our experienced coaches provide a confidential and supportive environment to explore your career aspirations and overcome challenges.

Key Benefits:

  • One-on-one coaching sessions with experienced professionals
  • Customized development plans
  • Enhanced leadership and management skills
  • Strategies for personal growth

Faculty Development Workshop Consulting

Maximize the impact of your professional development initiatives with our workshop consulting services. We offer expert guidance on designing and delivering effective faculty development workshops tailored to your department or unit’s needs. We will work closely with you to create engaging, interactive, and impactful workshops that address key areas of faculty growth, such as teaching excellence, research productivity, and career planning.

Key Benefits:

  • Customized workshop design and delivery
  • Evidence-based strategies for faculty development
  • Interactive and engaging workshop formats
  • Support in addressing specific institutional needs

Faculty Exit Interviews

In order to gain valuable insights and improve faculty retention, we offer faculty exit interviews.  Our Associate Deans and Director conduct comprehensive exit interviews with departing faculty members to understand their experiences and reasons for leaving and to seek and suggestions for improvement.

Key Benefits:

  • In-depth understanding of factors leading to faculty departures
  • Confidential and unbiased interviews
  • Actionable recommendations for improvement
  • Enhanced faculty retention strategies

Contact Us

FacDev@UTSouthwestern.edu