From Surviving to Thriving on Tenure Track

Transform your Tenure Track Journey into a Success Story by Showing up AUTHENTICALLY and ACKNOWLEDGING your VALUES !

The tenure track isn't just a series of professional milestones—it's an opportunity to align your career with your personal values and passions, making every step of the journey a reflection of your true self.

Even amidst the demands of teaching, research, and service, you can cultivate your academic career into a fulfilling and sustainable path that aligns with your values and leads you confidently toward tenure.

Now is the time to unlock your full potential on the path to tenure

I’ve spent years navigating the often-overwhelming world of academia, and I know first-hand the challenges of balancing research, teaching, service and life while striving to secure tenure.

Through my own journey I’ve, developed strategies and insights that helped me not just survive but thrive on the tenure track. Now I’m here to help you do the same with confidence and authenticity.

As a PhD Candidate, new faculty, early career faculty or early career academic you already have a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Imagine walking into your classroom with confidence, making meaningful contributions to your your field and engaging in meaningful service —all while maintaining healthy work-life integration. With the right strategies and support you can achieve your goals, confidently navigate your first three years on tenure track and make a lasting impact in your academic community. Introducing the “From Surviving to Thriving Tenure Track Series!”

This series is is designed to support you as you navigate the complex world of academia, ensuring you show up as your true self and acknowledging your values while excelling in your career. This program offers practical strategies and personalized coaching that will empower you to not just survive, but thrive, as you progress toward tenure. By focusing on the 4C’s-Culture, Community, Conscious (Mindset), Charting a Plan, Creating a Research Plan and Integrating Teaching Research and Service with Home Life—you'll develop a clear path forward that integrates your personal values with professional success.

This program offers practical strategies and personalized coaching that will empower you to not just survive, but thrive, as you progress toward tenure. This isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about building a fulfilling and sustainable career that aligns with who you are.

In these workshops, you will learn:

Mastering the First Year On Tenure Track

  1. Understanding Institutional Culture: Learn how to navigate the structure and culture of your institution, identifying key players and resources to build a supportive network

  1. Developing a Strategic Network: Identify the individuals and resources necessary to create a thriving academic community around you

  2. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Discover and address the limiting beliefs that can hold you back, fostering a growth mindset that supports your professional development

  3. Charting Your First-Year Plan: Create a clear, actionable plan for your first year that aligns with your long-term academic goals.

  4. Day-to-Day Success Strategies: Gain practical tips for managing your daily responsibilities and thriving in your new role.

Creating that Research Plan that Shines

  1. Integrating Scholarship into Everyday Tasks: Learn how to identify research opportunities in your everyday activities and how to incorporate them into a cohesive plan.

  2. Five Key Areas of Research Planning: Focus on the most critical areas when developing your research agenda, ensuring your work is impactful and aligned with your tenure goals.

  3. Managing Proposal Timelines: Understand how to create and stick to timelines that keep your research projects on track.

  4. Building a Collaborative Research Team: Learn strategies for assembling and leading a research team that enhances your work and reputation.

  5. Enhancing Your Visibility as a Researcher: Develop tactics for increasing your visibility and influence in your field, both within and outside your institution

Balancing Teaching, Research, Service and Wellness

  1. Integrating Life and Career: Learn how to harmonize your personal life and professional responsibilities to promote long-term success and fulfillment.

  1. Effective Teaching Strategies: Discover teaching techniques that engage your students while allowing you to manage your workload effectively.

  2. Creating Structures of Support: Build systems and structures that support your work-life balance and ensure your well-being.

  3. Aligning Your Plan with Your Values: Develop a career plan that reflects your personal values and priorities, ensuring that your path to tenure is both successful and sustainable.

  • Lifetime access to all modules and any future updates.

  • Bonus: A workbook to help you delve deeper into your values and start mapping out your plans for both tenure and self-care.

  • Bonus: A special grant preparation workshop that discusses best practices for finding and securing funding.

You will also get:

This program is a perfect fit if:

  1. You’re an Early Career Faculty, PhD Candidate, or Newly Tenured Track Faculty:

    • You’ve just secured your tenure track position or are about to, and you’re eager to show up authentically in your role while making significant strides in your academic career.

  2. You Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive:

    • You’re not satisfied with just getting by; you want to excel in teaching, research, and service while maintaining your well-being. You’re ready to embrace strategies that help you flourish in all areas of your academic life.

  3. You’re Seeking Balance and Alignment:

    • You desire to find harmony between your professional responsibilities and personal values. You want to create a sustainable plan that supports your academic goals while staying true to your authentic self.

  4. You’re Ready to Develop a Clear Path to Tenure:

    • You’re looking for guidance on how to navigate the tenure track with confidence, from creating a robust research plan to building a supportive network and managing your workload effectively.

If this sounds like you, "From Surviving to Thriving on Tenure Track" will provide the tools, strategies, and support you need to not only succeed in your role but to truly thrive.

I’m Dr. Jessye Talley, and I’m passionate about helping early-career faculty navigate the complexities of the tenure track with confidence and clarity.

As someone who’s been in your shoes, I understand the unique challenges that come with balancing teaching, research, service, and—let’s not forget—your personal well-being.

Throughout my own academic journey, I’ve experienced the overwhelm, self-doubt, and exhaustion that often accompany the tenure process. But I also discovered tools, strategies, and a community that helped me not only survive but truly thrive. Now, I’m on a mission to help other early career faculty like you.

With a background in mentorship and experience in academia, I’ve developed the Surviving and Thriving on Tenure Track Series to provide you with the practical insights and emotional support you need to succeed.

I’m here to help you embrace your unique strengths, set boundaries, and create a sustainable career path that aligns with your values and goals.

So, if you’re ready to turn overwhelm into progress, doubt into confidence, and burnout into balance, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s win together—you matter, and your journey is worth it.

The goal is not to ONLY get tenure. The goal is to create an academic experience that aligns with your values while putting in the work that will get you to tenure.

 FAQs

  • You can sign up through Teachable registration is $67.

  • You will have lifetime access to the course and any future updates.

  • All sales are final after purchase.

  • This is a self paced course but there are ways you can connect through one-on-one mentoring if extra time is needed.