About Us
NCFDD is a professional development, training, and mentoring organization that partners with colleges and universities to support faculty success.
We offer structured programs, research and writing support, and evidence-based training to help scholars build sustainable careers. From our signature Faculty Success Program to institutional partnerships, everything we do is designed to reduce isolation, increase productivity, and create space for meaningful work.
Serving a national network of scholars across hundreds of institutions, NCFDD supports academic careers at every stage and connects scholars with the tools and community they need to advance with clarity and confidence.
Our History
Founded in 2010, NCFDD is the leading provider of professional development in higher education. Working with over 340 colleges and universities and thousands of individuals in schools nationwide, we are 100% devoted to supporting faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students in making successful transitions throughout their careers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help develop, connect, and empower the next wave of academic leaders, and to help strengthen the higher education system and improve the academic experience.
Our Programs
NCFDD provides on-demand access to the mentoring, tools, and support needed to be successful in the Academy. We focus on four key areas that help achieve extraordinary writing and research productivity while maintaining a full and healthy life off campus: strategic planning, explosive productivity, healthy relationships, and work-life balance.
Our Team
NCFDD is based in downtown Detroit, MI with an additional location in Cleveland, OH. We value the contributions, histories, talents, and expertise of diverse communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strive to build an inclusive and welcoming workplace. The NCFDD does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin.