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"The BFF Program was very inspiring, educating
and motivating. As I listened to others share their experiences
as a faculty member, my decision to join the academy was
strengthened tremendously. The experience shared was immeasurable.
I enjoyed meeting other doctoral students from various institutions
and hearing their experiences as a graduate student as well.
Hopefully, in the near future I will have the opportunity
to work on collaborative projects as I continue to build
relationships and increase my networking abilities. Thank
you for the opportunity!"
Makia Tillman
2008 BFF Participant
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"I
had a fantastic time, and of all of my job market experiences
NCSU's Building Future Faculty Program was the least anxiety-inducing,
and the most informative about institutional history and
direction, administrative structure, research, and location.
It is a jewel of a program that signals a real commitment
on the part of NC State of insuring that its growth embraces
an excellent and diverse faculty."
Milton L. Welch
2006 BFF Participant
Assistant Professor
English and Africana Studies
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Future Faculty Program is a two day all-expenses paid workshop
for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars who are interested
in pursuing academic careers, who are committed to promoting diversity
in higher education, and who are one to two years away from beginning
a job search. During the workshop, which is held each spring at
North Carolina State University, the participants attend sessions
describing life as a faculty member at a research extensive university,
expectations of new faculty, and resources available to faculty
for help with research and teaching. Participants attend presentations
on research and teaching and faculty development, as well as having
discussion sessions with current faculty at all levels from assistant
to full professor.
Each participant is matched with an academic department whose interests closely match their own. The balance of time is spent visiting with this academic department. During these visits participants have the opportunity to meet with faculty to discuss the faculty research programs and learn about the departmental culture. They tour the research facilities and laboratories, meet with current students, and meet with the department head and the dean of the college in which the department resides. During these in-depth departmental discussions concerning their academic work and career interests participants receive one-on-one advice about preparing for an academic career and may obtain feedback on what parts of their preparation are strong and what parts might need strengthening. This is an invaluable opportunity for both the BFF participants and for the NCSU departments to get to know each other.
Selection Criteria:
- Individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity
- In a doctoral or post-doctoral program and one to two years away from beginning to search for an academic position
- Desire an academic teaching career at a research institution
- Desire to pursue independent research as a faculty member
- Demonstrate the potential to fill anticipated vacancies
- Availability during the programs dates
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
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For more information contact Dr. Marcia Gumpertz,
Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty and Staff Diversity at gumpertz@ncsu.edu.
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