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Building Future Faculty Program

Building Future Faculty Program

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About the Program

The NC State University Building Future Faculty (BFF) 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 NC 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 NC State 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.

Program Dates

  • March 21-24, 2012

How to Apply

The application period is now closed. Please check back for next year's program. Thank you.

Contact Information

For more information contact Dr. Marcia Gumpertz, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity.

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Participant Comments

Lauren Beckman, 2011 BFF Partcipant


"Participation in the BFF program has provided me with invaluable resources that will help me decide where I belong in academia and with the tools on how to get there."

-- Lauren Beckman, 2011 BFF Participant

 

"It's a great tool for those nearing the end of their PhD programs to steer their last couple of semesters to strengthen their portfolios and build connections in order to secure their first faculty position."

-- Mandek Richardson, 2011 BFF Participant