Leadership Opportunities
As part of CARTA’s commitment to advancing excellence in academic leadership and aligning with FIU’s Experience Impact 2030 Strategic Plan, we are pleased to announce an exciting internal leadership opportunity for faculty:
CARTA Dean’s Faculty Fellows Program, a leadership development initiative designed to mentor and prepare faculty for future roles in higher education administration.
The Faculty Fellows Program is open to all full-time tenured and non-tenure-earning faculty across CARTA. We invite qualified faculty to review the details and consider applying to contribute meaningfully to the college’s mission and strategic goals.
CARTA Dean’s Faculty Fellows Program
The CARTA Dean’s Faculty Fellows program provides leadership development opportunities for CARTA faculty who desire to gain academic administrative experience in higher education leadership.
In addition to taking the lead on particular strategic initiatives that advance the mission of CARTA, the Dean’s Fellows will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of academic leadership and strengthen skills and understanding in key areas of higher education administration.
Dean’s Fellows are appointed for one year beginning in the Summer semester through the following Spring semester and can be renewed for no more than two consecutive years.
Fellows report directly to the Dean and participate in the CARTA Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) and the Dean’s Executive Leadership Team.
Eligibility:
1. All full-time tenured and all full-time non-tenure-earning faculty are encouraged to apply.
2. Tenure-earning, visiting, adjunct, part-time, and courtesy faculty are not eligible.
Benefits:
Each selected Fellow will receive the following:
1. A Summer 2026 appointment equivalent to one summer 3-credit course
2. A 6-credit course release in Fall 2026
3. A 6-credit course release in Spring 2027
Mentorship, support, and opportunities to gain leadership experience and knowledge while contributing to CARTA.
Application Process:
To apply, please email Sharon Spallone (sspallon@fiu.edu), CARTA Assistant Director of Human Resources by January 15, 2026, with the subject line of CARTA Faculty Fellow, specifying which fellow opportunity you are applying for and include the following:
1. A letter of interest that highlights relevant qualifications and/or experiences that make the applicant a strong candidate for position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A letter of support from the School Director or Department Chair
If you have any questions or are interested in one of these opportunities, please contact Sharon Spallone (sspallon@fiu.edu), CARTA Assistant Director of Human Resources.