‘New to UAB’ departmental advisors

Each new faculty will be assigned a faculty advisor that will act as their initial mentor who can show them the ropes, help them navigate through the maze of new systems, and answer any questions. This will significantly benefit incoming faculty by accelerating onboarding, encourage sharing knowledge and tips, providing general support, facilitating engagement, identifying new leaders, and establishing comradery amongst friends and colleagues. The department is always looking for faculty volunteers to assist in this mentorship program - it is a great peer-mentoring opportunity for Assistant and Associate Professors.

Contact Dr. Shannon Bailey, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, (shannonbailey@uabmc.edu) if you are interested in helping your new colleagues get off to a great start at UAB.

Additional resources for new faculty can be found: New Faculty Onboarding

Faculty Mentoring Committee

The Department of Pathology is committed to the professional development and career success of faculty in all academic pathways. All faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure earning & non-tenure earning) or Clinical Assistant Professor are expected to establish a mentoring committee within 6-9 months of their initial faculty appointment. The mentoring committee will serve until promotion of the faculty to the rank of Associate/Clinical Associate Professor; however, mentoring committees may also be beneficial to faculty members at the rank of Associate/Clinical Associate Professor or higher. The mentoring committee will advise and provide individualized guidance and consultation to assist with the academic career development and success of a faculty member in the Department of Pathology.

Department of Pathology Mentoring Committee Manual

Boost your PATH TO PROMOTION- UAB Heersink School of Medicine Individual Development Plan

Visit the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Mentoring Program for additional information and resources on mentorship, choosing a mentor, characteristics of an effective mentor, helpful information for mentees and more can be found here. 

Pathology Faculty Grants Group

The Department of Pathology Faculty Grants Group (FGG) was established to provide feedback to faculty on their grant ideas and/or specific aims pages. The FGG will foster peer mentoring within the Department of Pathology, assisting colleagues improve their grants ideas and chances for funding. Feedback may also include help in setting benchmarks, priorities, and timelines for grant submissions. Another benefit will be to advance and cultivate collaborations within the department. This is NOT a forum for reading/editing entire grant applications. Further, the FGG will focus on faculty grant applications; e.g., NIH R, K, DOD, foundation, etc. types of awards.

Faculty presenters will submit their Specific Aims page to PFGG organizer(s) one week prior to their presentation for distribution to participants.

Contact Dr. Shannon Bailey, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, (shannonbailey@uabmc.edu) if you are interested in participating.

From the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Handbook. Section 5.3. Heersink SOM Promotion Standards:

“Faculty member contributions to activities in the areas of research, teaching, and service are evaluated for promotion and the award of tenure. All faculty members are expected to be engaged in scholarly activities that support the areas of research, teaching, and service in ways that are consistent with their unique roles and faculty promotion tracks. Further, to attain promotion or the award of tenure, faculty are expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in the mission areas appropriate to their professional roles. For faculty in the TE and NTE tracks, this excellence is closely related to scholarship that includes national peer review of other scholars. Faculty in the Academic Clinician Track are also expected to demonstrate excellence as evaluated by their local peers. Individuals being promoted in the TE track are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least two areas designated in the TE track; those being promoted in the NTE track and Academic Clinician Track are expected to demonstrate excellence in any one area designated in their respective tracks (see Table A in the handbook). While promotion is based upon achieving excellence in two or one area(s), all faculty members are encouraged to contribute to other mission areas of the Heersink SOM.” Please see the UAB HSOM Faculty Handbook provides more details on promotion standards for all tracks and ranks.

Departmental Pre-review of Promotion & Tenure Materials

The Department of Pathology Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) Committee pre-reviews promotion and tenure materials to provide early feedback to faculty, assisting them in preparing a high-quality packet of their application materials. Pre-Review is not intended to provide a decided outcome indication on behalf of the Department of Pathology Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) Committee or UAB HSOM faculty council, instead it is only meant to offer a preliminary assessment. Please be aware that submission of P&T pre-review packets to the departmental APT is mandatory for faculty considering promotion and/or tenure. Deadline for submission: July 1.

Additional information on appointment, promotion and tenure guidelines, and workshops:

UAB HSOM Faculty Affairs & Development Office

UAB HSOM Faculty Handbook

UAB Faculty Handbook

UAB HSOM Faculty Resources

Awards and Recognitions

Faculty awards and recognition highlight the dedication and excellence of educators and researchers, enhancing the institution's reputation. These accolades motivate others, foster a culture of excellence, and underscore the significant contributions in teaching, research, and service. Recognizing faculty through various awards emphasizes their role in advancing knowledge and shaping future generations.

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COMING SOON - Department of Pathology

COMING SOON - Department of Pathology Faculty Awards Reception

HSOM Leadership Development Office

Additional leadership opportunities on UAB’s campus:

• Blaze Leadership Academy
• Organizational Learning and Development
• HLA
• Quality Academy

Additional resources:

• Management Resource Center
• UAB Institute for Leadership 2023 Annual Report

Faculty access, engagement, and well-being are vital for a productive and dynamic academic environment. Engaged and well-supported faculty are more motivated, innovative, and effective in their roles, which enhances the quality of education and research. Prioritizing their well-being reduces burnout, enhances job satisfaction, and fosters a strong community, ultimately benefiting the institution's success and reputation.

COMING SOON – Division Wellness Initiatives

Additional resources are available through:

UAB Office of Access & Engagement

Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement

Department of Pathology Office of Access & Engagement

                Vice Chair of Access & Engagement: Dr. Shuko Harada, MD          

                Access & Engagement Committee Chair: Dr. Dario Vitturi, PhD

UAB Heersink School of Medicine Wellness Support Services

UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Wellness

Department of Pathology Office of Wellness

Faculty Wellness Champion: Dr. Brandi McCleskey, MD

Resident Wellness Champion: Dr. Falone Amoa, MD, MS

UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center

Department of Pathology Faculty Advisory Council

                Faculty Advisory Council Chair: Dr. Girish Melkani, PhD

                Faculty Advisory Council Vice-Chair: Dr. Brandi McCleskey, MD

The UAB Office of the Provost webpage connects faculty to wide-range of valuable teaching, research, promotion & tenure, faculty resources, and admin resources.

Doctoral Student and Postdoctoral Research Fellow Meeting Travel Awards

The Department of Pathology offers travel awards to doctoral students and postdoctoral research fellows who will be presenting their research at a national scientific meeting. Ten travel awards are available each year.

Contact Dr. Shannon Bailey, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, (shannonbailey@uabmc.edu) for more information on trainee travel awards and deadlines.