Virginia Tech Future Faculty Initiative

The Virginia Tech Future Faculty program is an exciting and rewarding two day event for a small group of doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars interested in pursuing academic careers.

The inaugural program will be held January 10-13, 2010, at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus and will 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 in learning, discovery, and engagement. As part of the experience, participants will be partnered with a relevant 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.  There is no cost to participants and travel funding is available.

Program Objectives

• 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 prospects 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 faculty candidates who could be recruited for future vacancies.

Selection Criteria 

• Able to meaningfully contribute to the university's continuing commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence,
• Be 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.
  

Application Process

The deadline for applications to participate in this year's program has passed.