Faculty Life Cycle

Why be a faculty member at UNM SOM?

• Work with others with a deep commitment to the mission (insert link to mission and values here)
• Know that what you will be doing will make a big difference to the people of NM (link to facts about healthcare in NM – HSC office of community health?)
• Hotbed of innovation in education, research and clinical service delivery (Office of Education, Research, Project ECHO)
• Join a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff and learners. (HSC Office of DEI)
• Live in a beautiful state with great weather and unique cultural opportunities (NM Tourist information site)

• Organization of HSC & SOM
• Faculty Benefits
• UNM Perks - recreation services, gym, tickets discount to UNM events, etc.
• History of the SOM

Exploring Your Options

Want to be a better educator?

Want to develop your Research skills?

Want to learn about clinical care quality improvement?

Want to become a leader in our institution?

• Leadership development opportunities
  • Medical Leadership Academy
  • Medical Educator Scholars Program
  • UNM based resources
  • External leadership development opportunities

Developing Meaningful Connections

• Developing your academic network at the SOM and beyond
• Making the Most of your Mentor
• Individual Career Development templates & resources
• Planning for your annual performance review
• Planning for Promotion

Nurturing Professional Growth

• Committee and Service learning opportunities
  • Research
  • Clinical care
  • Education
  • Community
• Faculty governance – HSC Council and Faculty Senate
• Community engagement opportunities
• Faculty Mentor Development Program

Embracing Fufillment

• Rewards and recognition
  • Faculty Spotlights
  • Promotion Posters
  • Faculty Awards
• Giving back – paying it forward
• Wellness initiatives
• Sustaining an inclusive climate and positive work environment (LEO)
• Volunteer faculty

Planning for the Next Phase

• Mid-Career reflection – what have I achieved, and what is next?
• Leaves
  • Sabbatical/Leave from Assigned Duties
  • Parental leave
  • Medical leave
  • Military leave
  • Leave without pay
• Work/life balance assessment
• Career counseling
• Resignation/Exit interviews

Staying Connected

• Planning for your retirement
• Professor Emeritus – what does it give me?
• Appreciation for service
• Working retiree
• Volunteer opportunities
• Retiree spotlights