2025-2026 Workshops
THESE INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is committed to investing in your professional development and personal growth. We offer a series of workshops designed to enhance your skills as a faculty member.
These workshops will not be recorded, so your participation in real time is encouraged. We offer these via Teams to allow for the most flexible access.
Note that some workshops are based on rank and track, while others are open to all faculty.
| Date/Time | Session | COHORT | DESCRIPTION | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 12–1 pm Teams | Choosing Leadership Opportunities for Mid-Career Faculty | Mid-career Tenure Track Faculty (Associate Professors) | Identify impactful leadership opportunities; how to say no to the ones that don’t; strategies to align leadership roles at Iowa and more broadly. | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 1, 2025 12–1 pm Teams | Email Management | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Mitigate email distraction to focus on other tasks; Organize to reduce inbox clutter; Utilize Outlook tools to reduce volume | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 15, 2025 12–1 pm Teams | Time Management | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Build realistic to do lists; Establish daily and weekly plans; Generate time for writing and other project work | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 28, 2025 2–3:30 pm Teams | Retirement Seminar - Afternoon | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Explore various routes to retirement; Learn the basics of Benefits and TIAA guidelines; Connect with Emeritus Faculty Council | REGISTER ONLINE TIAA Workbook Guide |
| Nov 5, 2025 12–1 pm Teams | Microsoft To Do | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Manage all your tasks in one place; Use steps to break down your larger tasks; Focus on priority tasks | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Dec 2, 2025 5–6:30 pm Teams | Retirement Seminar - Evening | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Explore various routes to retirement; Learn the basics of Benefits and TIAA guidelines; Connect with Emeritus Faculty Council | REGISTER ONLINE TIAA Workbook Guide |
| Feb 2, 2026 12–1 pm Zoom | Writing Effective Teaching Narratives | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Self-assess teaching statements and portfolio materials; Identify gaps and opportunities; Gather evidence of teaching excellence | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Feb 10, 2026 10 –11 am Teams | Preparing for Annual Reviews | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Understand the purpose of annual reviews; Prepare review materials to highlight accomplishments and goals; Build relationships through feedback | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Feb 24, 2026 12–1 pm Teams | Strategies for Mid-Career Success | Tenured Mid-Career Faculty (Associate Professors) | Navigate mid-career challenges; Develop new opportunities; Identify strategies for promotion | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Mar 4, 2026 11 am–12 pm Teams | Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure | Tenure Track Assistant Professors | Understand the tenure and promotion process; Cultivate teaching, scholarship, and service excellence; Prepare an effective dossier | REGISTER ONLINE Promotion and Tenure Procedures |
| Mar 26, 2026 9:30–10:30 am Teams | Promotion to Tenured Full Professor | Tenured Associate Professors | Understand the promotion process; Cultivate teaching, scholarship, and service excellence; Prepare an effective dossier | REGISTER ONLINE Promotion and Tenure Procedures |
| Apr 24, 2026 12–1 pm Teams | Developing a Summer Writing Plan | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Recognize good/bad writerly habits; Build a reliable routine; Break projects into manageable steps | REGISTER ONLINE |
Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching is committed to transforming education and increasing opportunities for student success by supporting projects that improve teaching and learning throughout the university. Explore the diverse array of opportunities designed to elevate student learning, enhance your teaching expertise, and empower your professional growth.
Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The ITS Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional technology.
Research Development Office
The Research Development Office assists researchers in preparing competitive grant proposals through research skills development opportunities such as grant writing seminars and workshops.
University Human Resources
Organizational Effectiveness (OE) supports development and training opportunities on campus through the administration of the My Training system, hosting and facilitating workshops, and providing fee assistance options for employees to attend professional development opportunities on and off campus.
Iowa New Faculty Orientation
Aug 19, 2025 | 8 am–2:30 pm | IMU
Optional Sessions: INFO is designed to complement collegiate orientation programs, which may be required.
Leadership Development
Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) leadership program, coaching/mentoring; DEO workshops; campus leadership conversations; BTAA programs
NCFDD Institutional Membership
NCFDD is dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers, offering a variety of resources and webinars. Read More
Contact Us
Faculty Lifecycle Seminar invitations will be emailed to identified cohorts. If you are have questions, please contact our Provost - Faculty Development email.