1. How to build faculty capacity in research & teaching
1. Clear expectations regarding definition of “success.”
2. Recruitment of faculty members prepared to be successful within the existing University/School context.
3. University level supports & resources.
4. School/College/Department level supports & resources.
How to build faculty capacity in research & teaching
1. Clear expectations regarding definition of “success.”
2. Recruitment of the faculty member prepared to be successful within the existing context.
3. University level resources:
a. Research:
Junior faculty research awards and grants
Institute for Research in the Social Sciences
Director of Proposal Development and Initiatives
Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
Start up funds
Matching research funds
b. Teaching:
Junior faculty teaching enhancement grants
Center for teaching and learning
c. Service:
Vice Chancellor for Public Engagement
Engaged Scholarship funds
Training and mentoring
University emphasis
Center for Public Service
Faculty Scholar Funds
Student Scholar Funds
4. School of Social Work level resources:
Research funds available
$120,000 per year
New faculty receive two summers of support
Reduced teaching load first year
One semester sabbatical in the 3rd year
Travel funds first two years
RA first two years
Mentoring committee
Associate Dean for Research consultation and funding
Support and involvement of the Jordan Institute for Families
Statistical/Methodological core provides consultation
Support provided to attend statistical training
Teaching Circle
Teaching awards (Dean’s and student awards)
Funded consultation to address increased quality in teaching
Emphasis on intervention research leads to community involvement
School culture of community, state, national & international service
School provides funding to support service (e.g., Habitat, SHAC, Mississippi project, Making Choices China, SSP Romania)
Significant part of the tenure and promotion review
d. Supportive environment and consistent message