Faculty Professional Development Opportunities

ACS Education sponsors multiple opportunities for faculty professional development.

Explore workshops, tools, and resources designed for faculty at two- and four-year institutions. Gain practical strategies in pedagogy, research, and leadership to support your teaching and academic career. Join a community of educators committed to inclusive, evidence-based learning.

Explore Workshops

New Faculty Workshop
Build your foundation for a successful academic career with hands-on training in teaching, research, funding, and inclusive practices—designed for faculty in years 1-3 of their first appointment. Applications are closed for 2025.
Department Chair Workshop
Gain essential leadership skills to manage your department, support your team, and balance your responsibilities—designed for new and incoming department chairs in higher education. Applications are closed for 2025.
Two-Year College Faculty Workshop
Enhance your teaching with active learning strategies, peer collaboration, and tailored support—designed specifically for faculty at two-year colleges. Applications will open in 2026.

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For Faculty at Two-Year Institutions

Join a cohort of two year college colleagues as part of a 4-month virtual academic incubator to develop, implement, and improve active learning techniques in your courses.

Applications currently open for the fall 2025 cohort.

Explore Two Year College Community of Practice

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For Faculty at Four-Year Institutions

Join a cohort of faculty colleagues from bachelor's degree granting institutions as part of an 8-month virtual academic incubator to integrate green chemistry content into your courses and develop, implement, and improve active learning techniques in your courses.

Applications available on August 1 for the 2026 cohort.

Explore Four Year Institution Community of Practice