Navigating an Academic Career: Insights and Resources for Early Career Colleagues

Starting An Academic Career: Conversations with Early Career Colleagues Hosted by the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development September 15, 2022

Welcome to MSU and your academic career Purpose for the Conversations Foster connections with other colleagues Answer questions and highlight resources To support you in navigating the university and academic life The Nature of the Conversations Enjoyable, supportive, informal Guiding themes, but participants determine the content

Todays Plan Welcome and Overview Discussion Introductions and sharing experiences Highlights Resources for Early Career Colleagues

Discussion Questions What has been a challenging aspect of settling into your new role and academic career or do you anticipate being a challenge? What tip or suggestion can you share for getting started and settling in productively and happily?

Office of Faculty & Academic Staff Development [OFASD] A unit within the Office of the Provost that facilitates cross- institutional connections in support of the advancement of academic careers Office of Faculty & Academic Staff Development Organized around 4 areas related to academic careers: https://ofasd.msu.edu/ https://ofasd.msu.edu/ Academic Career Paths creating a meaningful and productive career Leadership Development cultivating current & future leaders Teaching & Learning- developing educator professional development, including communities of practice Research & Scholarship building and sustaining impactful research and scholarship programs

Career Path Development Starting an Academic Career in Unusual Times Getting established, finding resources, learning the culture Thrive [throughout February] National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity https://ofasd.msu.edu/academic-career-paths/ncfdd-opportunities/ Work Life Office Webinars and Resources International Newcomer Mentoring Program https://worklife.msu.edu/

Leadership Development Exploring Academic Leadership Lunches https://ofasd.msu.edu/exploring-academic-leadership-lunches/ Academic Specialists Advisory Committee Aaron Reiffler https://academicspecialists.msu.edu/about Affinity Groups e.g., Diversity Research Network, MI-ACE Womens Network, CoREM Post-tenure/Post-promotion Academic Conversations

Educator Development Opportunities Educator Development Opportunities ofasd@msu.edu #iTeach@msu.edu Learning Communities https://ofasd.msu.edu/teaching-learning/learning-communities/2022- 23-learning-communities/ Discussion groups organized around teaching & learning topics Equitable Pedagogies Teaching & Learning in Large-Format Classes Reflective Listening Practice Critical Community Engaged Learning Open Pedagogy and Open Educational Practices

Research Development Office of Outreach & Engagement Community-Engaged Scholarship Write-Ins https://engage.msu.edu/ Office of Research and Innovation Webinars through the Office of the Research and Innovation https://vp.research.msu.edu/ Diversity Research Network Write-ins and Support https://inclusion.msu.edu/research/diversity-research- network/index.html

Web Links with Resources Office of Faculty & Academic Staff Development https://ofasd.msu.edu/ Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation https://teachingcenter.msu.edu MSU Work Life Office https://worklife.msu.edu/

Closing Thoughts You ve made it through the first month! Reach out and connect to: Institutional resources People OFASD