Department Head Development Fellows

Faculty Affairs seeks applications for the Department Head Development Fellow (DHDF) cohort for AY 2027. This program is an opportunity for Department Heads to network both within the DHDF cohort and with fellows from other leadership development programs hosted by Faculty Affairs.  

• Individually or in pairs, design programming to address issues relevant to Texas A&M Department Heads (e.g. lunch workshops, longer-form workshop experiences, or on-demand resources). 

• As a cohort, serve as both a focus group and as contributors to a project to redesign guidance materials and our website experience for Department Heads. 

• Participate with fellows from other initiatives in the Academic Leadership Academy hosted by Faculty Affairs. Applicants MUST be available to meet 12-2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month during the fall and spring semesters. The Academic Leadership Academy learning community involves monthly sessions wherein current leaders examine their strengths, discuss timely challenges, explore leadership approaches, and expand their networks.  

All resulting program projects (short or long-form workshops or experiences) will be supported administratively and financially by our office. Once they complete the program, Fellows will receive $5,000 for professional development. Further, as interested, Faculty Affairs will support access to executive coaching (6 sessions with coaches we contract) during the fellowship period.