Announcing the Provost’s Tenure-Track Fellow to Faculty Program

From the Provost — January 14, 2022

Announcing the Provost’s Tenure-Track Fellow to Faculty Program

The Ohio State University Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) is pleased to announce the Provost’s Tenure-Track Fellow to Faculty Program for Autumn 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters. This funding program, open to all tenure-initiating units (TIUs), will enable the university to recruit early-career scholars whose accomplishments make them exceptionally competitive for faculty positions. Following the tenure-track fellowship period, the individual will then transfer to the rank of assistant professor. During the fellowship, fellows will receive research funding and participate in career development programs offered by OAA to support their transition to assistant professor and their long-term career success. In addition, fellows will participate in the activities of their academic unit and have a designated faculty mentor. Units will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and mentoring the fellow. As described below, OAA will provide up to seven years of salary support to the unit for each fellow hired.

The program is particularly interested in recruiting scholars who will contribute to a climate that values diversity and inclusion in the areas of scholarship, creative expression and/or community engagement. Proposals for the 2022–2023 cohort should focus on recruiting early-career scholars whose research aligns with the recently announced Race, Inclusion and Social Equity (RAISE) initiative. The research areas of emphasis are:

  • Race and Health Equity
  • Race, Resources and the Environment
  • Race, the Arts and Creative Expression
  • Race and Educational Equity — with an emphasis on STEAM education
  • Race, Justice and Public Safety
  • Race, Economic Opportunity and Leadership

OAA will contribute up to $75,000 towards annual salary per year for the two fellowship years, $10,000 for research and professional development per year for two years, and up to $5,000 in one-time moving expenses. For the assistant professor years, OAA will contribute up to $100,000 towards annual salary per year for five years. Additional funding towards annual salary, benefits, research or professional development support will be the responsibility of the department/college.

As fellows, the scholars will participate primarily in research until transferring to the assistant professor role. The fellows will comprise a cohort of early-career scholars and are expected to (1) establish residence and participate in the academic life of the university, (2) focus time on research with limited teaching or co-teaching (teaching up to a maximum of one class per academic year as an option at the scholar’s discretion), (3) meet regularly with their faculty colleagues and mentor(s), and (4) participate in professional development programs.

Units will need to assign faculty mentors and provide appropriate arrangements for space and other necessary resources, including all technology. At the time of transfer to assistant professor, the applicant will be eligible for funding of their salary by OAA for five years. The fellows can and should be encouraged to pursue their own lines of research.

Sincerely,

Melissa L. Gilliam
Executive Vice President and Provost