2026 Associate Professor Conference
Elevate your academic career path at the 2026 Conference for Associate Professors. Designed specifically for advanced assistant professors and term/tenured associate professors, this year’s conference centers on "Designing Mid-Career Trajectories in a Changing Academy." Attendees will engage with an expert keynote address, targeted professional development sessions, and valuable peer networking. Discover strategic insights and practical tools to purposefully navigate mid-career transitions and foster long-term professional fulfillment.
Designing Mid-Career Trajectories in a Changing Academy
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 8:30am-12:00pm
Conference Keynote
"Reimagining Your Career During Times of Change in Higher Education"
Ann E. Austin, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education, Michigan State University (MSU)
Dr. Ann Austin is a nationally recognized expert in faculty development, organizational change in higher education, academic work, and careers. She is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Austin is a former Interim Vice Provost and Assistant Provost Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs at MSU. Learn more about Dr. Austin >>
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