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Advancing Professional Track Faculty (APTF)

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What is APTF?

Advancing Professional Track Faculty (APTF) is a peer network for early-career (1-4 years at UMD) PTK faculty. The goals of the program are to:

  • Strengthen professional networks
  • Build knowledge and awareness of strategies for professional growth
  • Enhance knowledge of policies, practices and resources pertaining to PTK career success.

How APTF Works

  • We ask that participants commit to attending 6/7 of the meetings for the full benefits of the program.
  • Meeting Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm (Lunch will be served)
  • Meeting Dates:
    • Meetings marked with * will be in person. All others will be virtual.
    • Fall 2026: September 9*, October 7*, November 11, December 9
    • Spring 2027: February 10, March 24, April 21*
  • Facilitators: Dr. Jenny Hodgson and Dr. Darren Pierre

How to Apply

Application for this program closes on August 14, 2026. All applicants' information will be reviewed to determine that participants meet the eligibility criteria, and participation will be confirmed by August 28, 2026.

 

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ADVANCING Professional Track Faculty (APTF) is a year-long peer network designed to enhance professional success for early-career PTK faculty (1-4 years at UMD). APTF will meet 4 times a semester, in person.