Opportunities for Faculty
The College of Arts & Sciences values and is invested in its faculty.
The College supports a variety of faculty development opportunities both internal and external to the university.
A&S Awards
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Faculty Success Program
This 12-week online program helps non-tenure track, tenure-track, and tenured faculty develop the skills necessary to increase research and writing productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The College of Arts & Sciences will be sponsoring one or more faculty members to participate this spring semester. The Spring 2025 program runs from January 27 - April 6, 2025. NCFDD Info
2024 Awardees
- Daniel Bartholomay, Sociology
- Vitoria Faccin-Herman, Art & Design
CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Certification
The College will be sponsoring one or more faculty interested in learning more about the Universal Design for Learning framework. This course runs from February 3 - March 28, 2025, and leads to Postsecondary UDL Credentialing. The course content includes "strategies to revamp learning goals, materials, technologies, methods, and assessments to remove barriers to learning for students. Creating and procuring accessible educational materials and technologies is emphasized as a critical aspect of UDL implementation." The course includes four modules, each lasting two weeks. Each module includes a 90-minute live Zoom session, one 60-minute small group learning session, and self-paced learning activities. CAST Information
2024 Awardees
- Whitney Mayo, Music
- Douglas Munski, Geography & GIS
Application Information
Faculty are invited to submit applications for programs supporting faculty growth and advancement each fall. One or more faculty members will be selected to participate in each program by the Dean and College Executive Committee. Information you'll need for the online application:
- Name
- Department
- What is your current role at UND (allocation to teaching, research, service, administration)?
- Indicate two short term goals in your position (to be accomplished over the next year or so).
- Indicate two longer term goals (to be accomplished over the next two or more years).
- Please describe your primary reasons for wanting to participate in this program. How might this experience help you meet the goals identified above? (200 words or less)