Future Faculty Development Program
Participants in the 2012 Future Faculty Development Program
The 2013 Future Faculty program was held January 14-17 at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus to provide participants with the opportunity to hear presentations and have candid discussions with department heads, deans, and current faculty members about faculty life and the range of responsibilities of faculty in learning, discovery, and engagement.
Participants are hosted by a Virginia Tech department to tour research facilities, meet with current faculty to gain a greater awareness of research and teaching opportunities, and discuss their career prospects and academic work.
- Enhance the faculty pipeline by establishing and developing significant meaningful relationships with prospects, especially those from groups underrepresented in the professoriate, such as minorities and women.
- Provide the opportunity for participants to gain a greater awareness of Virginia Tech, which will enhance their ability to envision themselves as members of our community.
- Develop a network of new scholars in priority research areas.
- Be a graduate student or post-doctoral scholar within one or two years of seeking a faculty position at a research intensive institution,
- Demonstrate career goals, research interests, and academic potential that align with Virginia Tech's mission and programs, and
- Able to meaningfully contribute to the university's continuing commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.
The 2014 Future Faculty Development Program will be held January 13 - 16 at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
Virginia Tech departments may nominate potential participants by sending an email to FutureFaculty@vt.edu no later than September 13, 2013.
All potential participants must submit an application form, cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and CV to FutureFaculty@vt.edu by October 4, 2013. Please follow the instructions on the application form.
2011 Future Faculty Agenda (PDF | 62KB)
2012 Future Faculty Agenda (PDF | 207KB)
2013 Future Faculty Development Program| Participant Name | Year attended Future Faculty Development Program | Position at Virginia Tech |
| Lissett Ramirez Bickford | 2010 | Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering |
| Denise Simmons | 2010 | Postdoctoral Associate, Engineering Education |
| Katy Ulrich | 2010 | Assistant Professor, Math Education |
| Travis Williams | 2012 | Postdoctoral Associate, Science and Technology in Society |
Deadline for nominations from Virginia Tech host departments: September 13, 2013
Deadline for applications from individuals: October 4, 2013
There is no cost to participants and travel funding is available.
Future Faculty Program Brochure (PDF | 279KB)
Future Faculty Program Flyer (PDF | 135KB)