Provost Alec D. Gallimore reflects on his most influential mentor, Dr. Jerry Faeth, who shaped his perspective on research, career choices and leadership. Gallimore shares both rewarding and challenging mentoring experiences, offering advice on listening, respecting boundaries, fostering curiosity and cultivating mutual value in mentor-mentee relationships across academic careers.

Wednesday, September 24, 10 - 11 a.m.
York Room, 229 Gray Building, Divinity School

Experienced colleagues and peers will discuss the reappointment and promotion process for different types of non-tenure track faculty and provide examples of resources and opportunities for growth and advancement. This workshop will cover a number of topics, including the variability in standards for evaluating research, teaching, service and engaged scholarship by discipline. We will also discuss strategies to identify challenges potentially impacting promotion and ways to navigate them.

Monday, September 29, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
0013 Westbrook, Divinity School

Current and past APT Committee members will discuss the different stages of the tenure and promotion review process, components of the dossier and tips and effective strategies to successfully navigate the tenure and promotion process. This workshop is particularly relevant to tenure track assistant professors who are preparing for promotion to associate professor and for associate professors who are preparing for promotion to full professor with tenure. It covers a number of topics, including the standards for evaluating research, teaching, service and engaged scholarship.

New faculty members contribute to the depth and dynamism of our academic community. Browse the list of new faculty and learn more about them and their areas of expertise.

Five Duke scholars have been selected for fellowships in the 2025-26 “Institute for Faculty Voice and Collaborative Leadership,” organized by the Ivy+ Faculty Advancement Network. 

Throughout the academic year, the Duke cohort will meet with colleagues across Ivy+ institutions to discuss practices and strategies introduced during institute programming. This experience is part of Duke Faculty Advancement’s suite of programs supporting faculty in their teaching, research, service and leadership roles.

Friday, September 12, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Nasher Museum of Art

Join The Purpose Project’s monthly art encounters at the Nasher—lunchtime sessions designed to spark curiosity, connection and joy through guided contemplation.

Tuesday, September 16, 12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Personal Assistance Services (PAS) is hosting a webinar for Duke supervisors offering strategies to support teams during change by resetting, rebuilding, and strengthening connections to move forward effectively.

Duke faculty have access to NCFDD’s mentoring and virtual programs that enhance research productivity, time management and career development at all career stages.

Duke Spark: Medical Imaging and AI Proposal Studios
Deadline: September 8

Sony Research Awards
Deadline: September 15

National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
Deadline: September 16

Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops
Deadline: September 22

Data+ 2026
Deadline: November 3

2026-27 Bass Connections Project Teams
Deadline: November 3

Economic Research Rescue Fund
Deadline: Rolling

Culture and Communication: Perception, Understanding, and Connection
Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Grant Writing 101 for Humanities Faculty
Thursday, September 11, 2 - 3 p.m.

Duke Society for Women in Science Distinguished Lecture & Lunch Series
Friday, September 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Bulletproof Strategies for Leading Fearlessly with Evy Poumpouras
Tuesday, September 16, 7 - 8 p.m.

Foundational Concepts: Building Blocks for Creating Equity and Inclusion in your Work Environments
Thursday, September 18, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Workforce Well-Being: A Trauma Informed Approach
Thursday, September 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

May I Have Your Attention Please?
Thursday, October 9, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Duke Society for Women in Science Distinguished Lecture & Lunch Series
Friday, September 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

May I Have Your Attention Please?
Friday, November 14, 12 - 1 :30 p.m.

Duke Society for Women in Science Distinguished Lecture & Lunch Series
Friday, November 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Duke Faculty Advancement helps faculty at all career stages thrive as researchers, teachers, mentors and leaders. Our university-wide programs are grounded in a holistic vision of faculty and leadership advancement that includes supporting professional growth and success, prioritizing experiences that promote a sense of community and belonging, and enriching our academic community through a range of perspectives and talents. We partner with Duke schools, departments and other academic units to recruit and retain outstanding faculty and to foster an academic environment that embodies the Duke values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery and excellence.

Duke Faculty Advancement
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421 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC 27708