Research Track Faculty Development
Research Track Faculty (RTF) Development is an emerging initiative designed to build community, foster collaboration, and support the professional growth of faculty on the research track. As this initiative evolves, events will be held with tailored opportunities that address the unique needs and goals of research track faculty.
The program was designed by Drs. Christina Ahn, Alyssa Hasty, and Joan Conaway and offered through the Office of Faculty Development.
We are planning multiple elements for this program for FY26:
Monthly Seminar Series
- *Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Gain practical insights and connect with colleagues through The Scholar’s Edge, a faculty-focused workshop series on timely career development topics.
- Transformational Communication Using Coaching Skills
Join us for the first seminar that will be held in-person on November 13 — "Transformational Communication" — Dr. Christina Ahn & Dr. Deborah Carlson. This seminar will consist of a networking opportunity to learn how to use active listening, presence, and powerful questions to enhance your communication skills.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 (11:30am - 1:00pm)
In-person, NG3.202 Breakout Room, North Campus
Lunch provided
- *Demystifying the P&T Process
Promotion and Tenure Workshops ensure faculty understand the academic advancement timeline and criteria for each distinct academic rank and track as it relates.
Promotion & Tenure: Demystifying the Promotion & Tenure Process
Wednesday, Jan. 14, from Noon - 1 PM
- *Promotion on the Research Track
Promotion and Tenure Workshops ensure faculty understand the academic advancement timeline and criteria for each distinct academic rank and track as it relates.
Promotion: Research Track Workshop
Wednesday, March 4th, from Noon - 1 PM
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Career Pathways on the Research Track Panel Discussion Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from Noon - 1PM In-person, NG3.202 Breakout Room, North Campus Registration Link: To be announced soon!
- Annual Research Track Faculty appreciation lunch
More information coming soon!
*In partnership with two of the Office of Faculty Development existing series
Group Coaching
These opportunities are led by Drs. Christina Ahn and Deborah Carlson on:
- Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Career.
- Using Positivity to Address and Overcome Burnout
Current cohort is full.
Interested in the Next Offering?
Leadership Learning Community
Leadership Learning Community for Research Track Faculty (RTF) in charge of Core Facilities and RTF in administrative roles. Meets monthly for 6 months and facilitated by Dr. Christina Ahn. After this pilot, the plan is to open more LLCs more broadly to the RTF community.
Current cohort is full.
Interested in the Next Offering?
Research Track Faculty Online Community
Contact Us for Access to the MS Teams Channel
1:1 Coaching
Coaches available through the Office of Faculty Development or the UTSW Coach Certificate Program match process
Contact Us if You're Interested in Coaching
Volunteer Opportunities
Engage Research Track Faculty volunteers for interacting with the Teams Channel, RTFD program review, and seminar series panelist opportunities.