Mid Career
We are deeply committed to supporting the continued growth and impact of our midcareer faculty. At this pivotal stage, we recognize the importance of advancing leadership skills, expanding professional networks, and refining academic vision. Through a range of targeted leadership resources, the L.A.D. Academy builds on prior experience, strengthens institutional insight, and provides opportunities for strategic development. By amplifying divisional efforts, we aim to cultivate a dynamic environment where midcareer faculty are empowered to lead with purpose, influence institutional progress, and achieve their full potential.
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JHU Faculty Mentoring Program
This Faculty Mentoring Program is designed with a focus on faculty development and retention. This program is integral to nurturing a culture of excellence within our university.
...Five Paths to Leadership® Results Debrief Session
This Faculty Mentoring Program is designed with a focus on faculty development and retention. This program is integral to nurturing a culture of excellence within our university.
...Nature Masterclasses: Principles of Scientific Writing
This Faculty Mentoring Program is designed with a focus on faculty development and retention. This program is integral to nurturing a culture of excellence within our university.
...Listen to Understand
“Listen to Understand” highlights key strategies for active listening, including avoiding interruptions, paraphrasing to confirm understanding, and using positive nonverbal cu...
Three Coaching Skills for Leaders and Mentors in Academic Medicine
This workshop introduces academic mentors to coaching techniques that enhance traditional mentoring. Participants will practice core coaching skills—like asking powerful questions, act...
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Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI
JHU and JHM are committed to harnessing the power of AI responsibly, and are sharing the following guidelines.
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Time Management: A Disciplined Approach to Priority-Setting
Strategies and exercises to build the discipline to protect your time and schedule.
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Turning Tough Conversations into Growth Opportunities
Master the art of navigating challenging conversations with confidence.
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The Five Paths to Leadership Self Assessment
Your Journey to Leadership Excellence
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How to Build a Secret Circle of Mentors
Learn the 6 mentors you need for your professional and personal life, and how to find them.
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Make the Most of Mentoring: Best Practices and Core Principles for Mentors and Mentees
Build purpose and manage your mentor/mentee relationship at any career stage.
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Managing Multiple Priorities: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
This six-hour session helps professionals and managers master the art of prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and increasing productivity. Participants will learn strategies to blend time and ta...
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The Art of Negotiation
Develop a systematic approach to preparing for, structuring, and negotiating key relationships; build conflict management skills needed for effective negotiation.
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Maximizing the Impact of Your Paper
What types of impact can your published research have? Explore strategies to promote your paper and track its impact.
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Building your Network
Build and maintain a professional network through attending networking events,, engaging in social media, and seeking mentorship opportunities.
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Navigating AI in Academic Writing and Publishing
A free live webinar featuring experts from Nature Portfolio, Springer Nature, and top universities, offering faculty practical insights into the responsible and effective use of AI in research writ...
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Mentor Burnout
Faculty are at high risk for mentor burnout. Learn the signs and how to prevent it.
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Remaining Positive in Times of Crisis
Manage stress, build resilience, and identify opportunities during challenging times.
...Office of International Services
Access OIS’s resources on immigration, visa, and travel guidance and more.
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NameCoach: Promoting Respectful Name Pronunciation Across Campus
Record and share the correct pronunciation of your name and listen to others’ recordings
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Calm App (for FREE!)
JHU employees have free access to the Calm app for guided meditation, relaxation tools, and more.
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The Art of Delivering Difficult Messages
Develop the skills to deliver difficult news effectively.
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Employee Discount Programs
Save on everyday expenses with JHU’s Employee Discount Programs, offering exclusive deals through LifeMart and Perks at Work.
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Mindfulness and the Art of Stress Management
Access “Realize Your Potential” via JHU’s Cornerstone platform—a professional development program designed to help you grow and succeed.
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Relationship Awareness Theory: The Key to Better Communication and More Productive Conflict
Manage interpersonal dynamics through Relationship Awareness Theory; enhance communication and reducing conflict in professional settings.
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Effective Science Communication
Learn the core tools and techniques to communicate any piece of research, published or unpublished, to a variety of different audiences.
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Building Agency in Your Mid-Career as Faculty
Overcome mid-career stagnation by purposefully moving toward your future.
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Reimagining the Faculty Mid-Career Stage: Reenergize Your Research and Find New Pathways
Assess Your Past Progress and Future Potential, Consider the Different Pathways, and Put Your Goals into Action.
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Navigating Higher Education Politics as Mid-Career Faculty
Learn to generate connections with administration to make sure their voices are heard; brainstorm how to respond to individual challenges with an eye toward career next steps.
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Advocating for Yourself in Personal and Professional Relationships
Learn strategies and tools to advocate for your needs in both personal and professional contexts.
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Your Inner Critic is Lying: Active Strategies for Combating Imposter Syndrome
Learn research-based strategies to recognize and reframe self-critical thoughts to build confidence, resilience, and leadership potential.
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Setting and Maintaining Boundaries as Faculty to Develop Professional Well-being and Success
Get practical tools to assess workload, confidently decline additional responsibilities when needed, and adapt to evolving faculty roles while prioritizing your well-being.
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Building a Strong Online Researcher Profile
Develop actionable techniques on how to boost your visibility and maximize your chances of success in today’s interconnected digital landscape.
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Managing Research Data
Discover how good data management will benefit your research and career, and how to implement best practices in research data management.
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How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
Learn how to get started with prompt engineering for ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to upskill as a researcher and a writer.
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Exploring the Imposter Phenomenon
Explore Imposter Phenomenon and learn strategies to mitigate it.
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New Strategies for Funding Academic Research
Find creative strategies to merge public/private funding for existing and new research initiatives.
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How Do You Define Teaching Excellence in Higher Education?
Explore the evolving concept of teaching excellence in higher education.
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
The Provost’s Leadership, Advancement, and Development Academy (LAD Academy) at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV), is pleased to introduce t...
Open Access Publishing Library Guide
Learn about OA publishing options at JHU.
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How to Leave a Legacy at Work
How will you be remembered at work? Learn about the Five Footprints to help you build your legacy.
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Editorial Assistance Services Initiative (EASI)
This excellent and free resource for all faculty at Johns Hopkins University will work with you on providing high-quality edits for your manuscripts and grant proposals.
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Research Roundup
Office of the Vice Provost for Research shares recent news, funding opportunities, and resources from around the university and beyond.
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Choosing the Best Journal for your Paper
For researchers who want to identify the best journal for their research
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Emotional Intelligence for Academic Teams
Receive bite-sized lessons on emotional intelligence daily for 5 business days
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