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The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) is excited to announce the “Leadership Starts With Me” Visiting Professorship—an initiative designed to bring distinguished speakers to campus and enhance leadership development within the .

Why Apply?

The selected department will receive:

  • A customized faculty development opportunity tailored to their needs
  • Up to $5,000 in funding for honorarium, travel, and event expenses
  • Support for event promotion, registration, and logistics
  • An opportunity to engage with faculty across departments

Who Can Apply?

All departments (except for the prior year’s recipient) are eligible. Preference will be given to departments that:

  • Propose an innovative and engaging speaker with expertise in faculty leadership
  • Clearly define learning objectives to enhance faculty development
  • Plan an interactive and impactful event that fosters discussion and engagement

Important Dates

📅 Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
📅 Selection Notification: June 2025
📅 Visiting Professorship Event: February 2026

Take advantage of this opportunity to bring leadership development to your department!

Apply Now

If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Jackman-Hoyle at carrie_hoyle@med.unc.edu