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academic career, career, career advancement, career development, career goals, career success, career support, decision making, early career, faculty

Does Anybody Have a Map? Career Wayfinding

Are you an early faculty wondering which of the myriad options will set course for your “best” career?Have you reached Associate Professor, and now wondering how you’ll navigate the tradeoffs between career and family obligations?Do you ever find yourself enticed by an opportunity, only to wonder what’s behind Door Number 2? It may be daunting to navigate the myriad options for your “best” […]

Oct 30, 2024

career, career goals, faculty, faculty development, learning, retirement, transition

Faculty Development Retirement Guide

A diverse array of current and retired faculty shared perspectives at a retirement-focused panel on April 18, 2024. 5/5 (2) How helpful was this learning opportunity? Sample rating item

Feb 29, 2024

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Speed Mentoring: Working Smarter, Not Harder

The usual tips for working smarter and not harder do not always apply to health sciences careers. So how can top performers do less, work better, and achieve more in our unique culture? In this session, an array of campus experts provided their top secrets for developing a successful academic career in our fast-paced world. […]

Sep 14, 2018

career, difficulty, growth, job, managing, professional, promotion, tenure, work

Managing Up: Avoid Roadblocks on Your Path to Success

The journey you take in your professional career will sometimes be difficult, dotted by hard decisions to make and new opportunities you may be unsure of. However, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Dr. Buehler offers advice from his own experiences that will help your path seem less foreboding. His wisdom can be your […]

Oct 13, 2016

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Reinventing Yourself in Retirement

Think retirement equals the end of a career? Think again! Today in modern academia, 75% of senior faculty expect to remain engaged with career related activities past traditional retirement ages. In this session by Nancy Hemesath, you’ll see the best ways for UNMC to utilize the experience and expertise of retired faculty members in the future. […]

Apr 14, 2016

career, development, goals, leadership, networking, practice, presentation, skills, training

Good to Great: Making the Leadership Leap

As an educator, you already have a leadership role — but how do you progress from a good leader to a great one? If you’re like many educators, you probably haven’t had a lot of formal training in leadership and have had to figure many things out on your own. While you work with colleagues, […]

Oct 22, 2015

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Mentoring Matters: The Many Benefits of Being a Mentee

From career guidance to insights about navigating the UNMC culture, mentors serve an invaluable role in your success. On top of helping you attain academic success, mentors can increase your personal satisfaction and provide assistance in preparing for rank advancement and leadership roles. Watch the final session of the three-part Mentoring Matters Series and see the […]

Jun 16, 2015

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Mentoring and Career Development

Being a mentor or being mentored yourself are effective ways to reach new heights in a professional career. You can help instill the knowledge of your years to those who need some guidance, or you can seek that guidance provided by an accomplished faculty member. Either way, mentoring provides a meaningful platform for personal developmental […]

Jun 5, 2014