The Office of Faculty Affairs is committed to fostering faculty professional development by drawing upon the resources and expertise of the offices, departments, and individuals across the University of Miami.
Goals & Objectives:
- Welcome and orient new faculty members
- Familiarize faculty with available resources
- Provide faculty-focused career development programming
- Recognize and spotlight faculty accomplishments
- Connect faculty and colleagues across the University of Miami
- Reinforce our shared sense of community at the U
- Career Advancement & Mentoring Guide
Designed by the Office of Faculty Affairs to help faculty members plan their careers, advance at UM, and reach their professional goals.
- Individual Development Plan (myIDP) Tool
A free, unique web-based career-planning tool offered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science tailored to meet the needs of PhD students and postdocs.
- (NCFDD) Mentoring Network Map
A fillable template designed to map current mentoring networks, identify unmet needs, and plan for necessary expansions.
- (NCFDD) Webinar: "Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators"
- Promotion & Tenure Website
Checklists, forms, and other helpful information for UM faculty regarding reappointments, promotion, and tenure. Additional resources and information for medical faculty on the Miller School campus are available here.
- Walk with Wilson
The Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs invites you to sign up for date and time to join her on a walk around the lake on campus. These "office hours" are open to all UM faculty as an opportunity to discuss your role, your career goals, and/or any concerns.
- LinkedIn Learning
An internal, on-demand learning platform for professional skill development.
- (NCFDD) Core Curriculum
Designed to teach you the 10 key skills necessary to thrive in academia.
- (TOD) Weekly Virtual Offerings
The University of Miami's Talent and Organizational Development (TOD) team offers free virtual development programming, coaching services, team building activities, and online learning opportunities on a weekly based.
- (TOD) Employee Learning Map
Resources for all faculty and staff employees.
- ULearn Platform
UM's Learning Management System (LMS), which includes a catalog of thousands of online and live professional development courses, certifications, and videos.
- American Council of Education (ACE) Women's Network
The University of Miami's ACE Women's Network Florida Steering Committee serves UM faculty and staff to support the professional and personal development of women by facilitating connections, leading trainings, and offering valuable development programming.
- Faculty Focus Newsletter
Top updates, upcoming events, and useful information for University of Miami faculty
- Faculty & Staff Engagement Hub
Established by the Toppel Career Center, this resource offers helpful information, faculty toolkits, upcoming events, and engagement opportunities aimed at enhancing student career conversations.
- Learning Innovation and Faculty Engagement (LIFE)
The LIFE team partners with faculty members, academic units, and other university stakeholders to advance the culture of teaching and learning at the U. Their goal is to empower faculty members and others to create innovative, effective, and meaningful learning experiences through learner-centered and active learning pedagogies, differentiated teaching and learning platforms, and emerging educational technologies.
- (PETAL) Speaker Series Collaboration
As part of their Speaker Series initiative, the Platform for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (PETAL) is open to collaborating with other departments and academic units to bring expert speakers to the UM community on the topic of teaching and pedagogy.
- (FSAP) Leadership Support Services
Services for University of Miami leaders tailored to support specific strategic goals.
- (TOD) Crucial Conversations Program
Virtual leadership training designed to teach dialogue skills that lead to results when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong.
- (TOD) Essentials of Leadership Program
Through experiential learning, hands-on activities, leadership discussions, individual assessments, networking, and coaching, the Essentials of Leadership (EOL)program benefits both new and seasons leaders.
- (TOD) Lead & Manage Bootcamp
An intensive hands-on virtual program that teaches participants to use leadership competencies effectively, manage within the law, deliver powerful feedback, coach, and gain commitment from employees.
- (TOD) Leadership Learning Map
Resources for faculty and staff leaders with direct reports.
- (TOD) New Leader Experience Program
A leadership program tailored to support newly hired and newly promoted leaders successful transition into a supervisory role within the University.
- Career Advancement & Mentoring Guide
Designed by the Office of Faculty Affairs for two key members of the faculty community: those who mentor faculty, and leaders responsible for supporting faculty advancement.
- (CIMER) Research Mentor Training
An evidence-based, interactive mentor training curricula based on the "Entering Mentoring" training book by Christine Pfund, Janet Branchaw and Jo Handelsman to help accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor and to address challenging mentoring situations.
- (NASEM) Podcast Series: "The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM"
- (NCFDD) Webinar: "Re-Thinking Mentoring"
- (PETAL) Course Mentors Program
This peer-based program offered by the Platform for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (PETAL) promotes improved faculty teaching skills through the implementation of innovative pedagogical methods, and the utilization of emerging strategies and technologies.
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS)
OVPRS consists of over 250 professionals with expertise in guiding faculty, staff, and learners through the entire research lifecycle, from project conception and grant submission to sharing your results with the world and creating commercial opportunities.
- Research!America
As an institutional member, all University of Miami faculty have access to Research!America's virtual events and forums.
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training (RCR)
An RCR overview course with modules to provide standardized introductory training to all research teams.
- UDisclose System
An upgraded system that allows users to disclose all interests, not just conflicts of interests, and enables the quick and thorough review and management of conflicts throughout the institution.
- (LIFE) Teaching & Learning Support
The LIFE team offers a wide range of programming, services, and resources to foster innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning practices at the University of Miami.
- (PETAL) Faculty Showcase
The University of Miami’s premiere teaching and learning event where faculty share, network, and discover the ways in which their colleagues are enriching student experiences through innovative pedagogies and learning technologies. Led by faculty for faculty, this one-day conference aims to support faculty development and enhance student learning.
- Religious Holy Day Policy & Calendar
The University of Miami, although a secular institution, is determined to accommodate those students and faculty who wish to observe religious holy days. It seeks to reflect its awareness of and sensitivity to religious holy days whenever possible when scheduling University activities.
- Technology Summaries
This 'Hot Team' process involves rapid investigations of new technologies, services, and teaching techniques in order to understand how they can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
- Toppel Career Workshops
If you must cancel a class during the semester, the Toppel Career Center team of career educators can substitute and lead a workshop on many customizable topics.
- (UMIT) Academic Technologies
The Academic Technologies team works closely with UM faculty and students on projects related to teaching, learning, and technology-based course enrichment.
University of Miami Libraries
The UM Libraries offer a breadth of resources to support faculty in teaching.
- Subject Librarian Directory
A helpful search tool for identifying librarians with expertise in your subject area.
- Faculty Exploratory Laboratory
Designed to support teaching and research faculty, this space offers a one-button studio for recording multimedia presentations, a group meeting area, and informal seating for consultations and conversations.
- Creative Studio
Expert support and consultation in the use of digital audio, video, graphic design, image creation, and web development techniques.
- Data & Visualization Services
Resources for data analysis, data management, and data visualization.
- Equipment Reservations
For requests to reserve/borrow office supplies and technical equipment such as laptops, video cameras, tripods, and projectors.
- Department of Wellness and Recreation
The University of Miami's Department of Wellness and Recreation offers a variety of fitness and well-being programs, including mindfulness, personal training, and other health and wellness programs. The department also manages Outdoor Adventures, located in Lakeside Village, which features a climbing wall, gear rentals, and team development activities.
- Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Confidential support and assistance in resolving both personal and workplace concerns. Available services also include individual/team consultations, virtual wellness webinars, and mental health referrals/resources.
- Lowe Art Museum
The Lowe provides opportunities for learning and connection in our community through cultural tours, lecture series, art-based wellness sessions, and more.
Pregnant & Parenting Faculty
- Nursing Mother's Room
Available to support mothers returning to work, school, or campus.
- Parental Workload Relief
Eligible faculty may opt for up to one semester of parental workload relief from teaching and administrative duties.
Childcare Facilities
The services below are not operated by the University of Miami and availability is not guaranteed.
Summer Camps & Programs
