Relationships Within the Workplace
BOUNDARIES, CONSENT AND NEPOTISM
Relationships within the workplace can lead to difficulties, especially when one person has power over another. This power imbalance can lead to perceived or real conflicts of interest, favoritism, claims of harassment, and other negative outcomes.
Retiring from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ELIGIBILITY, PLANNING AND TRANSITIONING
The work that we do as faculty members is an important part of our identity – more so than with any other profession – and deciding when to transition to retirement is a significant life decision that requires preparation encompassing financial, social, and personal factors.
External Professional Development Resources
ARTICLES, WEBINARS, AND WORKSHOPS
External resources to help faculty with their professional development, including the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, Inside Higher Ed, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Faculty Service
MEANINGFUL SERVICE AND WORK BALANCE
Faculty service — one third of the tripartite mission of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln — has an impact. It impacts the institution, the students, our colleagues, and the citizens of Nebraska as well as those around the world.
Recruiting Diverse Faculty
CONSIDERATIONS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN CREATING DIVERSE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln strives for excellence through diversity and inclusion. A diverse faculty supports success among our diverse student body; improves classroom discussions; and provides our students with better preparation for excellence in the global marketplace.
External Awards and Recognition
SET AND KEEP YOUR CAREER ON AN AWARD TRAJECTORY
Faculty honorific awards amplify the visibility and recognition of your scholarly activity, increase networking and collaboration opportunities, and enhance the national and international profile of your department, college, and the entire university.
Remote Working
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE PANDEMIC
As we have become adept at using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and other online platforms, these technologies have re-structured our workday, making managing the logistics of remote working tricky. Here are some tips gleaned from a year of remote working to carry forward into the future.
How to be a Successful Mentee
GET THE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND EXPERTISE YOU NEED
Being mentored as a student is very different from being mentored by a colleague, especially when that colleague may vote on your tenure or promotion. We want to forge the best relationship possible.
How to be a Successful Mentor
CREATE A SUCCESSFUL MENTORING RELATIONSHIP
As faculty, we now mentor students, junior peers, and even those who are in equal rank. Being a mentor is a great responsibility. It can take a lot of time and effort on your part to do it well.
Leading and Teaching with Compassion
HELP YOUR STUDENTS FEEL SUPPORTED
Compassion is understood to mean active sympathy or a willingness to bear the pain of others without becoming engulfed or overwhelmed with the pain or suffering.
How to be a Better Negotiator
DO NOT BE AFRAID OF NEGOTIATION
Negotiation is a problem-solving exercise. Before starting, ask yourself: What do I want? What do I think the other party wants? Do I or the other party have any leverage? What are the circumstances surrounding the negotiation?
Managing Your Digital Footprint
IN TODAY’S WORLD, YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT MATTERS
Take time to consider what your digital footprint is currently and what you would like it to be.