Upcoming Workshops & Community Gatherings
Understanding Specialist Faculty Tenure and Promotion Expectations
Thursday, September 3, 2026
12:00 to 1:30 pm
The session will be held in Kuykendall 106 and zoom
Join us for a conversation on tenure and promotion (T&P) expectations for Specialist Faculty at UH Mānoa with Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence Paul McKimmy.
This session will provide an overview of the tenure and promotion process, clarify expectations for Specialist Faculty, and offer practical guidance for preparing a strong promotion dossier. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into best practices for documenting their contributions in teaching, research or scholarly activity (as applicable), service, and other areas of professional achievement.
This session is open to only Specialist Faculty at UH Mānoa.
Specialist Faculty Peer Mentoring Community Talk Story Session:
Mid Year Check-in
December 2026
Kuykendall 106 Events Room
Join fellow Specialist Faculty for an informal Talk Story session to connect, share experiences, and strengthen your professional network. This gathering also provides dedicated time for peer mentoring groups to check in, discuss goals and challenges, exchange ideas, and support one another’s professional growth. Whether you’re reconnecting with your mentoring group or meeting new colleagues, all Specialist Faculty are welcome to participate in this supportive and collaborative community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration coming soon.
Scholarly Activities: Measuring and Communicating the Scholarly Significance of Your Work
February 2027
Kuykendall 106 Events Room
How do you recognize and communicate the scholarly impact of your work? This workshop will help Specialist Faculty identify, frame, and document scholarly activity in ways that align with promotion and tenure expectations. Through examples, discussion, and practical strategies, participants will explore how to articulate the significance of their teaching, professional practice, creative work, outreach, and other contributions as scholarship. Whether you are beginning to build your portfolio or preparing for an upcoming review, this session will provide tools to help you showcase your work effectively.
Registration coming soon.
Specialist Faculty Peer Mentoring Community Talk Story Session: Reflection, Celebration, and Next Steps
April 2027
Kuykendall 106 Events Room
Join fellow Specialist Faculty for an informal Talk Story session to connect, share experiences, and strengthen your professional network. This gathering also provides dedicated time for peer mentoring groups to check in, discuss goals and challenges, exchange ideas, and support one another’s professional growth. Whether you’re reconnecting with your mentoring group or meeting new colleagues, all Specialist Faculty are welcome to participate in this supportive and collaborative community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration coming soon.