Faculty On Track

Faculty On Track

Faculty On Track (FOT) is a research-based and theory-driven six session workshop series designed to provide new and junior faculty with an organized and informed approach to understanding and engaging in ongoing preparation for evaluation in the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) process.

The RPT process is an examination of the accumulation of a faculty member’s scholarship over a period of time. New and junior faculty in tenure track positions must ensure that reviewers internal and external to their department, college, and university can recognize and appreciate the significance and impact of their scholarship.

Participants will expand their peer network through collaborative activities that provoke an exchange of ideas and perspectives.   There will be opportunities to engage with colleagues from different disciplines and at varied stages of their careers. The Faculty On Track Program introduces strategies, resources, and supports to aid tenure-track faculty in navigating the tenure process.   

Program meetings are designed to provide opportunities for sharing ideas with peers from across the University in an informal setting. Registration is now open!

How do I participate?

Our 2025-26 Faculty On Track program will be primarily in-person with some online components. There will be one meeting session each month from 9am to noon on the dates identified below:

Fall 2025

• September 26: What is Tenure Coaching and what’s in it for me?
• October 24: Your Statement of Faculty Responsibilities and What it Means
• November 21: The Dossier and Candidate Statement: Complementary Tools to Convey Meaningful Impacts

Spring 2026

• February 27: Writing and polishing your Candidate’s Statement
• March 27: Working Efficiently and Effectively
• April 24: Wrap-up and Moving Ahead with What We’ve Learned

Peer group interactions will occur between Faculty On Track sessions.

If you have further questions, please email Carolyn Bird at clbird2@ncsu.edu or the Office for Faculty Excellence at faculty-excellence@ncsu.edu.

What is expected of participants?

All registered participants agree to:

1. Attend in-person Faculty On Track meetings;
2. Contribute to discussions;
3. Engage with their small group in-between Faculty On Track meetings for a form of peer mentorship ; 
4. Complete assignments (review of materials, readings, draft writing, etc.) in preparation for the upcoming meeting; and
5. Complete an evaluation of the experience.