Faculty Mentorship Fellow

Faculty Mentorship Fellow

Position Details University of Colorado | Denver Faculty Level/

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Faculty Fellow

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Faculty Mentorship Fellow FTE :
Part Time | Hybrid Salary Range: $5,000 stipend Position #– Requisition #41228 Join the University of Colorado Denver About the University of Colorado Denver Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

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Job Description
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* The Center for Faculty Development and Advancement (CFDA) invites applications from faculty of all ranks for a Faculty Mentorship Fellow position. This appointment provides an opportunity for a faculty member to play a leadership role in expanding and strengthening mentoring initiatives across the University of Colorado Denver. The Faculty Mentorship Fellow will partner with CFDA to cultivate a robust culture of mentorship that supports faculty success, belonging, career advancement, and community building.

While the Fellow will assist with existing mentorship initiatives, they will also have significant autonomy to develop and implement new mentoring programs, pilot innovative approaches, and help shape the future direction of faculty mentoring at CU Denver. The Fellow will work collaboratively with CFDA leadership while bringing their own expertise, ideas, and creativity to the role. Faculty who are passionate about mentoring and interested in designing meaningful programs that address emerging faculty needs are especially encouraged to apply.

This position requires an estimated commitment of 5-7 hours per week during the academic year.

Working Faculty Title What you will do :
Mentorship Program Development and Innovation Collaborate with CFDA to expand and enhance faculty mentoring initiatives across the university. Assist with the recruitment, matching, and ongoing support of faculty mentors and mentees. Develop resources, tools, and programming that strengthen mentoring strategies, relationships, and outcomes. Identify opportunities for innovation and implement new mentoring strategies that address the evolving needs of faculty. Mentorship Circles Assist in the design, implementation, and assessment of faculty mentorship circles.

Develop new mentorship circle models based on faculty interests and institutional priorities. Support and facilitate mentorship circles as needed while creating opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and peer support. Identity-Based Mentoring Initiatives Collaborate with campus partners to develop mentoring opportunities that support faculty from diverse backgrounds, identities, and career experiences. Design and implement identity-based mentoring programs that foster belonging, community, and professional growth.

Explore emerging best practices and develop creative approaches to supporting faculty through mentoring networks and communities. Faculty-Led Program Development Propose and develop new mentoring programs aligned with their interests, expertise, and…