Faculty Development

Browse the categories below for professional development resources.

Promotion Guidelines

Promotion & Tenure Guide for Faculty: The most updated overview of the promotion and tenure process from the Faculty Affairs Office.

CV Guidelines: Download a template from our department.
Educator Recognition: Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators recognizes excellence in teaching.
Faculty Handbook: The Office of the Provost outlines the rights and responsibilities of faculty membership at Northwestern University.
Faculty Senate: Serves as the elected and representative body of the faculty.
If Every Fifth Physician Is Affected by Burnout, What About the Other Four?: Resilience strategies from experienced physicians.
Medical Faculty Council: Serves as the liaison between Feinberg faculty and medical school administration and a platform for faculty to voice concerns and offer feedback.
Mentoring in Academic Medicine: How to give and get mentoring.
Searle Faculty Fellowships: Founded to recognize and support early-career faculty members who we expect to make significant, long-term contributions to Northwestern University.
Women Faculty Organization: Hosts and participates in multiple activities that promote women's professional achievement, mentoring and networking.

IRB Templates: Get links to study templates.
Resources for Scientists: The medical school offers a wide range of resources, facilities and services to support a range of research needs, from basic science to clinical research.
Augusta Webster Faculty Fellowship Program: The fellowship sponsors innovative, medical education-related research projects.
NUCATS Funding: The Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute has compiled a list of funding resources and opportunities.