Faculty Development Calendar
Faculty Professional Development Sessions
Sessions will be updated as opportunities are finalized.
More opportunities and resources can be found through the Office of Professional Development. Some resources on this page and elsewhere on the site require you to log in with your UM System single sign on account (SSO). If you have trouble accessing any materials, please reach out to Elle Jorgensen.
Leadership Book Club
Leadership Book Club occurs on the third Tuesday of the month at noon. The first session occurs on Aug. 20.
The Office of Professional Development requires registration for each book as the office will pay and order the book for the first 15 faculty registrants. If you register after the first 15, you will be responsible for getting your own book (affordable cost is a consideration in book selection). When the Office pays for your book, attendance is expected.
Please register for the session even if you don’t need a copy of the book so we know how many to expect.
Book club session schedule
Review this year's session schedule to see which books you're interested in reading and which sessions you'd like to register for.
Workshops
Navigating for Career Satisfaction and Well-Being
Date: Sept. 20, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Highly interactive workshop to enhance skills to improve your career satisfaction. Ideal for faculty at all stages of career who wish to better align their academic career with their values and scholarly interests, including how to motivate teams. Participation in-person recommended but Zoom option available.
Mindfulness in Medicine Program
Deadline to apply: June 28, 2024
Learn mindfulness skills alongside medical students to flourish in your clinical practice, reduce burnout and enhance your wellness, while building a community of resilience. This program is ideal for faculty who wish to develop and lead their learners and faculty in mindfulness practices.
Program info and application details
Medical Education Research and Innovation Team
This newly formed interest group engages faculty to collaborate on specific medical education research/innovation projects to further scholarly work. Additional educational opportunities will be announced, including an opportunity to present medical education peer-reviewed research at the annual Louise E. Arnold Ph.D. Medical Education Research and Innovation workshop.
Contact Jennifer Quaintance, Ph.D. or Christine Sullivan, M.D. for more information.
Faculty Scholars Program
Look this summer for an announcement to apply for the Faculty Scholars Program (a collaboration with the DEI Office and the Collaborative Committee for Faculty Success). This is a longitudinal program ideal for faculty who are planning on going up for promotion in the next 1-3 years. Scholars can be physician or non-physician UMKC faculty that are in non-tenure track. The program provides guidance about the promotion process/qualifications and extensive feedback for scholars with their CV, identifying activities to include in the promotion scholarly tracks, drafting a self-assessment narrative, and completing a draft promotion packet.
Didactic sessions occur in the early evening (dates determined by the scholars and facilitators) from October till May-June.
Longitudinal Mentoring Program
A successful program pairing faculty with trained, volunteer faculty mentors. Look for an announcement to apply soon. Mentees and mentors are paired through an application process for “fit” based on promotion scholarly track (teaching, service, clinical practice, research) interests. Mentees can be at any stage in their academic career. Mentors are not from the same academic department as the faculty member offering a fresh perspective. Mentees most often join the program for guidance for promotion, to build opportunities for collaboration, and for research and funding advice. Most mentee-mentor pairings continue in a longitudinal fashion while some conclude after attaining a specific goal.
One-time Career Counseling
This opportunity is open all year and allows faculty to meet with the Associate Dean for Professional Development where they receive a one-on-one, one-time advice during a coaching session. A brief application is required prior to scheduling your 1-2 hour session to ensure your specific needs are addressed. Most frequently, faculty seek promotion guidance and career progression advice.
Program and application details
Additional Opportunities
Workshops and other professional development sessions are in development and will be shared when available. Check this page for updates.