McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering McGill University Faculty of Engineering McGill University Faculty of Engineering Career Path Development – Mentoring Lawrence Chen, Engineering

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Career Guidance and Mentoring Available to all faculty Goals of career guidance  Improve success of junior faculty  Ensure high morale and productivity  Improve quality of departments and schools Goals of mentoring  Help junior faculty adjust to new role and environment  Help junior faculty communicate with experienced faculty members and the department at large on academic and faculty-related matters  Help faculty in the development of their career path  Nurture collegiality Participation in the mentoring process is informal and voluntary P AGE 2

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering ‘Levels’ of Mentoring Between colleagues  Junior faculty are ‘paired’ in a mentoring relationship with an experienced member of academic staff Between academic staff and the unit Chair/Director  At least one individual meeting per year, usually around the time of merit evaluation exercise (performance review) Between academic staff and the Faculty (Dean’s Office)  At least one ‘group’ meeting per year Discussion on reappointment and tenure, as well as providing tips on preparing dossiers  Individual meetings or consultations as necessary P AGE 3

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Benefits of Mentoring Facilitate transition into new role (and new culture) Understand formal and informal structures within the university Develop skills in a structured manner Increase professional and personal networks Reflection process P AGE 4

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Expectations of the Mentee Meet with the mentor at regular intervals Discuss candidly any issues of concern  Personal matters and development  Research, teaching, and service P AGE 5

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Expectations of the Mentor Meet with the mentee at regular intervals Discuss candidly and provide feedback on any issues of concern to the mentee Provide advice to the mentee on the paths to professional development and success Report to the Department Chair/Director  General feedback on the mentoring process (no specific details required) P AGE 6

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Expectations of the Chair/Director Assemble list of potential mentors Oversee the mentorship relation and process Inform junior faculty members of the reappointment and tenure processes, as well as corresponding criteria Inform faculty members of the promotion process, as well as corresponding criteria Meet with faculty yearly P AGE 7

McGill UniversityFaculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Expectations of the Dean’s Office Ensure that junior faculty members are receiving proper guidance Review junior faculty issues Oversee the mentoring process at the Faculty level P AGE 8