NCFDD 

University of Maine is an institutional member of the (NCFDD). The NCFDD is a well-regarded independent organization dedicated to supporting faculty, particularly under-represented faculty, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students in making successful transitions throughout their careers. NCFDD provides online career development, training, and mentoring resources.

In addition, UMaine annually supports faculty to participate in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program.

An overview of membership resources can be found here.

NCFDD resources include:

• Monday Motivator Newsletter (tips to increase productivity)
• Webinars 
• Multi-Week Courses (led by expert facilitators)
• Private Discussion Forums (Network, participate in writing challenges, problem-solve, and share information)
• The Library (Slides and audio recordings of webinars)
• The Career Center (Learn about the job search process)
• Resources and Referrals (Services for coaching, editing, and recommended readings)
• Early Career Faculty Guidebook

14-Day Writing Challenge

Multiple times each year, NCFDD offers a 14-Day Writing Challenge . The challenge is to write for at least 30 minutes every day (M-F) for two weeks. By registering for the 14-Day Writing Challenge, you are connected to a community working to meet the same goals and holding each other accountable.

Writing Accountability Buddy

You can request to be matched with a writing accountability buddy of a similar rank/title. NCFDD will match buddies as they receive requests.

How to Activate Your University of Maine Sponsored Membership:

1. Go to the NCFDD website (http://www.facultydiversity.org/).
2. Select the “Become a Member” tab and choose “Claim Your Institutional Membership.”
3. Within the list of universities, click on “University of Maine.”
4. Complete the registration form by following all instructions. Be sure to provide your UMaine email address.
5. Once you have submitted your registration information and NCFDD has approved your connection to UMaine, you should receive a welcome email.

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WEBINAR/VIDEO LIBRARY

(requires NCFDD membership; see activation instructions above)

A full list of NCFDD’s webinars can be found here

HIDDEN HANDBOOK SERIES

• Chapter 1: Accountability Matters
• Chapter 2: Creating Micro Goals to Maximize Your 30-Minute Writing Session
• Chapter 3: Productivity Pick-Me-Ups
• Chapter 4: The 5 D’s: What to Do When All Your – – – – Don’t Fit
• Chapter 5: Advancing Your Strategic Plan
• Chapter 6: How to Revise & Resubmit in No Time
• Chapter 7: Promoting Your Publications
• Chapter 8: Rethinking Self-Care
• Chapter 9: The Art of Saying “Yes”: Seeking and Securing Opportunities in Academia
• Chapter 10: Touchstone Teamwork

 FULL-LENGTH WEBINARS (Representative Sample)

• How to Translate Your Research for a General Audience
• Rising Above Burnout
• Making the Case: Preparing Your Dossier for Promotion to Full Professor
• Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Teaching Practices
• Panel: “What I Wished I Would Have Known as a New Full-Time Faculty Member”
• Creating a Culture of Support for All Faculty
• Indigenous Time Management

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NCFDD Faculty Success Program and Department Chair Success Program

The NCFDD offers a virtual training opportunity called the Faculty Success Program. This program has an additional cost associated with it, shared between the Office of the Provost and the respective college. A 12-week program, aimed at tenure-track faculty, develops skills and habits to increase research and writing productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Among its features are a supportive community, time-tracking techniques, individual coaching sessions, weekly trainings, and accountability sessions. 37 UMaine faculty members have participated in the Faculty Success Program. You should speak with your Chair and Associate Dean about available cost sharing to enable your participation in this program.

Spring 2025

Katherine Weatherford Darling, ELH, Health Science

Daniel Troup, CLAS, Political Science

Robby Finley, CLAS, Philosophy

• G. Peter van Walsum, MCEC, Chair of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
  
• Derek Michaud, CLAS, Chair of the Department of Philosophy
  
• Adam Daigneault, ELH, Director School of Forest Resources
  
• Michelle Moore, ELH, Department Chair Communication Sciences and Disorders