The success of higher education institutions depends on a successful and productive faculty body, the majority of whom are outside of the tenure track. Yet, most professional development for faculty targets traditional tenure-track faculty. Alternative academic (or “alt-ac”) faculty, like their tenured and tenure-track peers, are also seeking broader career development topics relevant to their career paths—and as the administrative body of higher ed institutions expands, so too do the options for career advancement for alternative academic faculty. This video course provides this necessary professional development for alt-ac faculty by helping them to assess and identify their strengths, clarify their values, and develop a plan for their career aspirations.

This course is ideal for alt-ac faculty who are new to their role, considering a change, or interested in leadership opportunities. This course will also be useful to department chairs, associate deans, and faculty affairs leaders who create opportunities for alt-ac faculty and want to contribute to their success and well-being.