Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: | The Belmont University Faculty Fellows Program is
a two-year post-doctoral teaching and scholarly initiative designed to
support outstanding individuals who have recently earned their terminal degree.
The program provides a mentored, comprehensive teaching and research
experience to help new faculty with limited teaching experience build
professional portfolios grounded in pedagogical practices that promote hope,
unity, and belonging in the classroom.
The Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine
(FCoM) seeks a Faculty Fellow who is committed to developing innovative
teaching and scholarship that advances Health Systems Science, supports the
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Science, professional identity
formation, and inclusive excellence within a Christ-centered, student-focused
learning community.
The Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine
(FCoM) seeks a Faculty Fellow who is passionate about teaching and inquiry
in Health Systems Science and related disciplines. Preferred areas of
specialty include, but are not limited to: - Biostatistics
and Quantitative Methods - Epidemiology
and Population Health - Public
Health and Social Determinants of Health - Community
Health and Health Equity - Health
Policy and Data Analytics - Health
Professions Education and Interprofessional Learning
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in
research and a deep commitment to cultivating inclusive, student-centered
learning environments that prepare future clinicians and scientists to advance
community and population health.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty Fellows will: - Teach
two to three courses per semester, under the guidance of a Faculty Mentor,
within the assigned department or college. - Develop
and implement curriculum, including course design, assessment tools,
classroom and/or laboratory instruction, and evaluation of student
performance. - Conduct
an original research project and engage collaboratively in scholarly
activity with the Faculty Mentor and, where appropriate, with Belmont
students. - Teach
exclusively in-person on Belmont’s Nashville campus to foster
meaningful engagement and belonging in the classroom community. - Participate
in professional development programming offered through the Office of
the Provost and Teaching Center, including first- and second-year faculty
sessions. - Contribute
as an active member of the assigned department, offering service,
collaboration, and input that supports student success and the
University’s mission. - Adhere
to all university and departmental policies and uphold Belmont’s
Christ-centered mission to form diverse leaders of character and promote
flourishing communities.
Fellows are appointed to a 12-month, full-time,
non-tenure-track position (June 1–May 31), with university benefits, and
are eligible for renewal for one additional year based on
satisfactory performance and program needs. Fellows may also be awarded
a Belmont Fellows Grant (BFG) annually to support research and
scholarly engagement. Hope, Unity & Belonging Statement
Belmont University is committed to creating a learning
community where all individuals—students, faculty, staff, and community
partners—experience hope, unity, and a genuine sense of
belonging. We believe that when people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered
to bring their full selves, teaching, scholarship, and service flourish.
In this spirit, the Faculty Fellows Program seeks candidates
who will: - Foster
hope in the classroom, cultivating an environment where learners can
envision and achieve meaningful growth, and where challenges become
opportunities for transformation. - Build
unity across diverse identities, viewpoints, and life experiences,
creating a community of learners and educators who collaborate, support
one another, and see difference as a source of strength. - Champion
belonging by designing and facilitating learning experiences in which
every student feels seen, valued, and invited to participate fully—where
no one is sidelined, and all are empowered to succeed. - Advance
inclusive excellence, integrating accessible pedagogical strategies and
classroom practices that accommodate varied backgrounds, learning styles,
and perspectives, while elevating rigorous teaching and scholarship. - Engage
authentically, leveraging one’s lived experience, teaching, mentoring, and
research to contribute to a more flourishing and equitable educational
environment for all community members.
Belmont values how the unique identities, experiences, and
passions of each individual enhance our collective mission: to form leaders of
character, to equip people to solve complex problems, and to champion
flourishing communities. We encourage applications from all qualified
candidates whose work and vision align with this mission and this inclusive
promise.
Program Intent and Environment
This fellowship is intentionally designed to bridge
graduate research training (often from R1 institutions) and
teaching-centered faculty roles within a university committed to liberal
arts and professional education integration. Fellows will receive ongoing
mentorship from a Belmont faculty member, participate in professional
development programming, and gain valuable teaching and scholarship experience
that will prepare them for future faculty appointments in higher education.
Belmont University encourages applications from all
qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, who
share the University’s dedication to inclusive and transformational
education.
Application Materials
Applications should include: - Cover
Letter addressing interest in the Faculty Fellows Program and alignment
with Belmont’s mission. - Curriculum
Vitae (CV). - Teaching
Philosophy Statement. - Inclusivity
& Belonging Statement (see guidance above). - Research
or Scholarly Agenda. - Names
and contact information for three professional references.
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| Required Qualifications: | Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: - Form diverse leaders of character;
- Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
- And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly
qualified faculty and staff who will support its mission to: - Form
diverse leaders of character; - Equip
people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research,
and service; and
- Be
radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
Candidates must demonstrate: - Expert knowledge of principles, methods, and current developments in their academic field and course subject matter.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that integrates Belmont’s mission and inclusive pedagogical practices.
- Proficiency in educational technologies, including MS Office, Internet resources, and the university’s learning management system (e.g., Canvas) and BannerWeb.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering a welcoming learning environment for all students.
- Willingness to collaborate across disciplines and participate in course design, interdisciplinary teaching, and community-engaged learning.
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