Navigating the early years of a tenure-track position presents unique challenges for junior faculty as they strive to establish themselves in academia. Balancing the demands of teaching, research, and service while developing an academic identity can feel overwhelming, especially in the competitive and evolving landscape of Canadian business schools and Industrial/Organizational Psychology departments. With the added complexity of institutional expectations and the realities of the academic job market, junior faculty often face barriers to achieving sustainable success in their roles.

This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) is tailored for junior faculty transitioning into tenure-track positions. The workshop aims to provide practical strategies and tools to help participants thrive in their early academic careers. Topics include understanding the diverse needs of academic institutions, aligning personal and institutional goals, developing effective teaching and research strategies, and preparing for tenure evaluations. Participants will also gain insights into managing competing priorities, building professional networks, and navigating institutional politics. Through interactive discussions, this PDW will empower junior faculty to move beyond survival mode, establish a strong foundation, and confidently advance in their academic careers.

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Organizers and Facilitators

• Mirit Grabarski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada mgrabars@lakeheadu.ca 
• Galina Boiarintseva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management, Holzschuh College of Business at Niagara University, Vaughan, ON, Canada galinab@niagara.edu
• Viktoriya Voloshyna, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University vvoloshyna@tru.ca

Professional Development Workshop Panelists 

• Galina Boiarintseva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management,  Holzschuh College of Business Niagara University, Vaughan, ON, Canada galinab@niagara.edu
• Marie-Hélène Budworth, Ph.D. Associate Professor,  School of Human Resource Management, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada budworth@yorku.ca
• Mirit Grabarski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor,  Faculty of Business Administration Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada mgrabars@lakeheadu.ca 
• Kirsten Robertson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Goodman School of Business at Brock University, St. Catherines, ON, Canada krobertson@brocku.ca