preparing future faculty

basic information

The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program at ASU is a professional development opportunity for Doctoral and MFA students interested in pursuing a faculty position upon graduation.

faculty roles

Through PFF, students learn about the many roles of faculty members (research/scholarship, teaching, service) and are given an inside look by distinguished faculty and administrators at ASU and other institutions.

institutional impact

Students are provided with an overview and comparison of how faculty roles differ depending on the type of institution (large public research, small private religious, etc.).

success

Students who complete PFF report being better prepared for the academic job search and are more successful in their first faculty position.

the course

The Preparing Future Faculty program is comprised of two one-year (fall and spring) two-credit courses (one credit per semester). The second year is optional, but highly encouraged and very beneficial. The first year is called the Exploratory Phase and the second year is called the Participatory Phase.

exploratory phase

During the Exploratory Phase (First Year) students are introduced to the breadth of higher education institutions and the many roles of faculty through seminars, virtual campus visits, and professional development activities.

participatory phase

The Participatory Phase (Second Year) is self driven and allows students to explore more deeply the roles of faculty within institutions of higher education to which they aspire and begin the process of preparing to become future faculty members.

be a part of pff

Admission to PFF is competitive and requires the approval of your advisor and the completion of one year (by the start of the fall semester) of you Doctorate or MFA program. The selection and admission process for the Preparing Future Faculty program occurs during the spring semester for the following fall semester.

learn more

To learn more about PFF and how to apply, join us at the annual PFF Information Session on February10, 2010, view the Frequently Asked Questions, or email us at PFF@asu.edu.