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Early Career Faculty Development Workshops



The Early Career Development Workshops are designed for faculty members who joined AUB within the last three years. They serve as a follow-up to the New Faculty Orientation and provide sustained support during the critical early years of the academic journey.
Through interactive sessions and peer exchange, the workshops address core dimensions of faculty life at AUB—research, teaching, and service—with the aim of helping early career faculty build the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to thrive. Topics range from enhancing research visibility and publication strategies, to innovative teaching practices and classroom engagement, to understanding service roles and leadership opportunities.
By participating, faculty will gain practical tools, peer connections, and a clearer sense of how to chart a successful academic career at AUB.

    AY 2025-26

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Workshop #1​

    The workshop, focused on “AUB’s promotion and tenure (P&T) process,” was held on October 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in OSB 216. During the workshop, they

    • Gained an understanding of AUB’s promotion and tenure process, criteria, and timeline,
    • Discussed strategies for balancing research, teaching, and service effectively,
    • Explored the importance of seeking mentorship and feedback throughout the process,
    • Engaged in an interactive Q&A session.​

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Workshop #2

    The workshop, focused on “Preparing for Upcoming Career Milestones,” was held on November 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in West Auditorium A. During the workshop, they

    • Discussed career pathways for both tenure-track and non-tenure track, as well as how to prepare for upcoming career milestones (e.g., preparing a CV, preparing the annual performance review on FMIS). 
    • Understood the three domains of excellence (in research, teaching, and service) and how those translate in reality for tenure-track as well as non-tenure-track.  ​




    AY 2024-25


    Q&A Session

    The Q&A session with new faculty members was held on February 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, conference room. 

    PowerPoint Presentation​​​

    Workshop #1

    Dr. Fida Afiouni and Mrs. Boushra Rahal facilitated the workshop, “Understanding the Promotion and Tenure Process at AUB. " It was held on April 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, conference room. 


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    Workshop #2

    Dr. Fida Afiouni and Mrs. Boushra Rahal facilitated the workshop, “Preparing for Key Career Milestones—Contract Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure. " It was held on May 14, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, conference room. 



    AY 2023-24


    ​Workshop #1

    The workshop, focused on “Research Funding Opportunities,” was facilitated by the OGC and IRB offices. It was held on November 17, 2023, from 10 am to 12:00 pm in College Hall Auditorium B1. 

    ​Workshop #2

    The workshop, titled “Priorities & Trends: Research & Career Advancement,” was facilitated by Provost Zaher Dawy. It was held on February 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, conference room. 

    ​Workshop #3

    The workshop, titled “Pathways to Scholarly Success: Engaging with AUB's Research Domains of Excellence,” was facilitated by Dr. Fida Afiouni and Mrs. Boushra Rahal. It was held on May 10, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, conference room. 



    AY 2022-23

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Workshop #1​

    The workshop focused on “AUB research guidelines and support” and was held on December 12, 2022,​ from 10 am to 12 pm in West Hall Auditorium B. During the workshop, they

    • ​tackled the upcoming research milestones in the career of new faculty, 
    • delved into AUB’s research domains of excellence, and 
    • introduced the research guidelines and available research support. 

    ​Workshop #2

    The workshop focused on “Ethical requirements and guidelines for Human Subject Research” and was facilitated by the IRB office. It was held on March 9, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Asfari Building, 1st floor, Conference Room. ​



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