Thriving as a Fixed-Term Faculty Member

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development provides professional development opportunities and resources so that all academics at MSU can thrive. The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development, in collaboration with the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs, will host this program for fixed-term faculty, including health programs and FRIB faculty.  This program is designed specifically for fixed-term faculty members to provide important information and strategies about being successful in their careers and their roles at Michigan State University.

Workshop objectives are to:

• Discuss the changing landscape in higher education and the role fixed-term faculty have in the new climate
• Clarify the nature of the various academic appointment types at MSU
• Clarify expectations and set development goals
• Help individuals recognize the need for mentors and suggest approaches to obtain them
• Review strategies for documentation and record-keeping
• Provide breakout sessions focused on policies and procedures around promotion
• Provide a venue for questions and answers

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