Faculty Mentorship Fellow

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Current faculty appointment at the University of Colorado Denver.
Demonstrated commitment to faculty development, mentoring, or academic career advancement.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines and career stages.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring faculty or leading faculty development initiatives.
Experience facilitating workshops, learning communities, or professional development programs.
Experience in faculty leadership roles, such as program director, department chair, committee chair, or similar positions.
Interest in faculty well-being, productivity, engagement, and career development.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Propose and develop new mentoring programs aligned with their interests, expertise, and identified faculty needs.
Pilot innovative mentoring models and evaluate their effectiveness.
Collaborate with CFDA staff to translate ideas into sustainable programs and resources.
Serve as a thought partner in shaping the strategic direction of mentoring efforts at CU Denver.
Collect and analyze feedback from mentoring participants.
Contribute to program evaluation efforts and recommendations for future growth.
Assist in documenting impacts and outcomes of mentoring initiatives.
Serve as a champion for mentorship and faculty development.
Promote mentoring opportunities across the institution.
Build connections with faculty, departments, and campus partners to strengthen mentoring engagement.