The UNIDOS Center for HSI Community Coordination is excited to invite mid-career faculty to participate in professional and leadership development through the UNIDOS Leadership Institute. This program is designed to strengthen professionals as they focus on achieving their career goals and navigating emerging leadership opportunities (e.g., department head, research center directors, or program directors).
At UNIDOS, we are guided by principles of collaboration, shared leadership, and building capacity across communities. We hope you’ll join us as you strengthen your leadership skills and excel within your academic field!
Already Interested? Please click here , before July 31st to complete the application form.
Why Join?
- Collaborate with professionals across institutions and disciplines.
- Engage in professional workshops (i.e., proposal development, career planning)
- Receive coaching from a team of UNIDOS leadership developers and experienced leaders
- Build your network and engage in meaningful dialogue
- In our pilot program, we are offering a $1,000 honorarium for your active participation and feedback. Additional mini-grant funding may be available to further support participants’ change efforts.
- Receive travel expense support to attend the in-person kick off workshop
What will your participation entail?
The institute lasts from September through May with periodic group meetings and individual activities. These include:
- A two-day in-person kickoff workshop to launch your leadership journey.
- Virtual monthly small group coaching session focused on your professional and leadership development
- Support for you to implement a strategic change project at your institution that aligns with your current responsibilities and supports your professional growth.
- 1-2 hours of designated time each week for individualized projects
- Additional activities as needed to round out your leadership development, either from those offered by UNIDOS or other development activities offered by your institution or professional society.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome participation from all members of the community who are passionate about strengthening their academic leadership skills and are committed to leading growth or change initiatives within the HSI community.
All faculty from STEM disciplines at two- and four-year HSIs are welcome to apply; no previous UNIDOS involvement or NSF awards are required — just a commitment to shared learning and collaboration.
We specifically encourage applications from mid-career faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) who are (or have recently) stepping into or preparing for formal leadership roles, such as department chair, program director, or similar positions that shape academic or administrative direction.
Applicants should work in departments or units that directly support undergraduate STEM education or research on STEM education, and be positioned to lead efforts that strengthen student learning and success or build institutional capacity.
This opportunity is designed for individuals who are eager to grow as leaders, contribute to meaningful change at their institutions, and engage with a network of peers equally committed to advancing STEM education in HSI contexts.
How to Get Involved
To express your interest, please click here to complete the application form for the UNIDOS Leadership Institute by July 31st, 2025.
For questions, contact unidos@fiu.edu