Session: The Road Less Traveled: Professional Development for Teaching-Focused Faculty (Invited Talks)

Dr. Lisa G. Bullard (NCSU) and Dr. Taryn Melkus Bayles (University of Pittsburgh) detail their personal experiences in successfully pursuing a non-traditional professorial career path in chemical engineering education off the tenure track, and present data on national trends in teaching-focused positions. Followed by a panel discussion including Bullard, Bayles, Dr. Katie Cadwell (Syracuse University) and Dr. Allen Hersel (Trine University). Tips for pursuing professional development, promoting recognition of your contributions and accomplishments, and achieving your faculty career goals off the beaten path.