In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of mental health concerns in
academia, with stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression being reported among faculty …

Described as the “bridge between faculty generations”(Baldwin and Chang, Liberal
Education, 92 (4), 28–35, 2006), mid-career faculty members play an important role in …

The role of the department chair is considered one of the most thankless jobs in higher
education, but there is surprisingly little research on the daily work-lives of faculty members …

While formal early career mentoring is considered significant for faculty success, few
universities have instituted programmatic mid‐career mentoring. We review the reasons mid …

Winner of the 2012 ASHE/CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture AwardTo prosper and thrive
in an increasingly unpredictable national and global environment, US higher education will …

Calls for leadership development and associated supports for faculty members are growing
in prominence in higher education. Yet, traditional leadership development efforts in higher …

Research ethics boards (REBs) are essential partners in the research process but are
sometimes viewed as a necessary evil based on perceptions that approval processes are …

Midcareer faculty are the “keystone” of academia. Faculty in midcareer experience an
increase or change in responsibilities and expectations as well as reduced support and …

Mid-career faculty (MCF) currently make up a significant number of faculty at higher
educational institutions. This group comprises key stakeholders with institutional history …

The challenges and tensions experienced by mid-career faculty (MCF) can lead to
frustration, disengagement, or leaving the professoriate altogether, a trend noted by …