ISPP Mentoring Program For Early Career Faculty Members
By the ISPP Mentoring Committee
The ISPP Mentoring Program aims to pair early career faculty members (i.e., up to 8 years after earning their PhD) with senior colleagues who can provide advice and support for those who are just giving their first steps in the academia during (at least) an entire year.
Taking part in this program will allow mentees getting an invaluable boost for their starting careers as well as keeping a continuous communication channel (e.g., email or Skype meetings) with a more experienced colleague. Although each mentor-mentee relationship is unique, common topics of conversation might include: formulating job market and publishing strategies; managing teaching and service loads; navigating departmental and university politics; dealing with work/family conflicts; etc. In addition, mentors might also alert mentees regarding opportunities for funding, employment, or professional recognition in their area of expertise.
ISPP Mentoring Program aims to get the mentors and the mentees connect at the ISPP 2019 Annual Meeting in Lisbon. Therefore, if you want to sign up for this program, we strongly recommend that you consider attending the annual meeting this year.
Who is eligible to take part in this program as a mentee?
- Those registered ISPP members who are taking their first steps as faculty members and have earned their PhDs up to 8 years ago.
If you’re interested in participating as a mentee or have any questions about the program, please send an email to ISPPMentoringProg@ispp.org by April 1, 2019.
Note: Please, keep in mind this program is different from the Mentoring Luncheon organized by the ISPP Early Career Committee (ECC) .