Faculty Success Series

Our Faculty Success Series is designed for you to discover RIT's resources, enhance your scholarship and teaching, network with colleagues, and to onboard our newest faculty. Scroll down for opportunities this academic year. 

Fall 2026

New Faculty Orientation 
August 12 & 13, 2026
Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED)
New full-time faculty will receive invitations beginning in mid-July. 

As a new faculty member, you are joining a community of outstanding and accomplished faculty during an exciting time. Visit the New Faculty Orientation website for the schedule and supplemental onboarding resources.
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Research & Scholarship at RIT for New Faculty
September 29, 2026, 10-11 am, Zoom (link sent prior to workshop)
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RIT’s Vice President of Research, Ryne Raffaelle will discuss some resources provided from his division. Learn more about the role of new faculty conducting research and scholarly inquiry that includes applying for grants. See how support from Sponsored Research Services may assist with proposal preparation and writing, developing a budget, submitting a proposal and more.

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Grant Writing Strategies: Lecturers’ & Adjunct Professional Development Grants
October 8, 2026, 2-3 pm, Zoom (link sent prior to workshop)
Audience: Lecturers, senior lecturers, principal lecturers and Adjunct instructors 
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Are you interested in applying for one of Faculty Career Development’s mini-grants for Lecturers or Adjuncts? Attend this info-session to learn how to write an effective application where we will share strategies on how to apply for a grant. Details on our grants may be found here. 

Presented by: Heidi Nickisher, PhD, Principal Lecturer, CAD; Faculty Associate; Anne Marie Canale, EdD, & Cheryl Herdklotz, PhD, Sr. Faculty Career Development Consultants, Office of Faculty Affairs
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Introduction to RIT Research Computing 
October 28, 2026, 10-11 AM, Zoom (link sent prior to workshop)
Audience: All Faculty
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This session will introduce you to the RIT Research Computing team and its resources. We will go over who is on the team, the resources available to researchers, and the services we provide. If you need computational resources for your research or are interested in how Research Computing can assist you with your research, attend this session and learn more about Research Computing at RIT!  

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Communication Bridge: Navigating Deaf Inclusion in the Classroom
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10-11 am
Location: A400 Wallace Library
Audience: All Faculty
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Stacey Davis (Principal Lecturer, NTID; Director of Cross-Registered Academic Services; Support Coordinator for COS and CHST) will share practical strategies for communicating effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Learn how to create an inclusive, welcoming learning environment where all students feel supported and ready to succeed from day one. You'll also learn about the resources available to help ensure effective communication and accessibility in your courses.

Request interpreting services at http://myaccess.rit.edu

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SPRING 2027

*Interpreting Services have been requested for our promotion and tenure series. 

Promotion Series: TENURE REVIEW INFORMATION SESSION AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Friday, January 29, 2027, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link sent prior to workshop)
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Pre-tenure faculty are invited to join us to learn more about preparing a strong tenure dossier. We will begin with remarks from Provost Prabu David, followed by a presentation from Dr. Laverne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, on the tenure review process and policies. The session will conclude with a panel discussion featuring colleagues who have successfully earned tenure. 

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Promotion Series: Lecturers/Sr. Lecturers Information Session 
February 12, 2027, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link will be provided prior to workshop)
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Are you a lecturer or senior lecturer planning to pursue promotion in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have experience with the promotion process.

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Promotion Series: Mid-Tenure Review Info-session and Panel
March 12, 2027, 10-11:30 am via Zoom (link will be provided prior to workshop)
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Tenure-track faculty are invited to join us at this information session and panel discussion where you can learn about this important process from Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Laverne McQuiller Williams. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have earned tenure.

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Promotion Series: Associate to Full Professor Information Session
April 9, 2027, 10-11:30 am via Zoom (link will be provided to registrants)
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Are you an associate professor planning to pursue promotion to full professor? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for an information session on preparing a strong promotion case. The session will include an overview of the promotion process and expectations, followed by a panel discussion with colleagues who have successfully navigated the process.