The Coaching Support Program consists of three separate online sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. It is designed to support early and mid-career professors by offering personalized guidance in both English and French. Led by an experienced senior coach and supported by bilingual professors from diverse faculties, the program creates an inclusive space for professional growth. Participants will engage in both strategic and practical discussions tailored to their needs. This includes balancing teaching, research, and service responsibilities, preparing for tenure and promotion applications, and receiving feedback on application materials.
Coaching Support for Early- and Mid-Career Professors
The Academic Leadership Program offers coaching support for early and mid-career professors in their professional academic journey.
Description
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a full-time position as an early or mid-career professor (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or non-tenured Full Professor).
- Complete the mandatory online workshop "Plan your Career for Success and Well-Being" prior to participating in the coaching program. Register here.
- Be available for three online meetings during the academic year as follows:
- Fall Term: October, November or December
- Winter Term: January, February or March
- Spring Term: April or May
- Submit a professional resume to the coach one week prior to the first meeting.
- Complete the format provided by the coach before the 2nd and 3rd meetings, emailing it one week in advance of each session.
Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 Coaching Support Program is now open.
About the coach
Pierre Trudel
Dr. Pierre Trudel is an Emeritus Professor from the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, and an Associate Professor at the University of Laval. He is also a certified professional coach and mental performance consultant.
Supported by
Karine Vanthuyne
Dr. Karine Vanthuyne is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Ottawa. Her research explores memory, identity, and decolonization, with a focus on Indigenous communities and access to healthcare. She is also a founding member of the Decolonization and Indigenization Committee, established in 2018 in response to the Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Catherine Mavriplis
Dr. Catherine Mavriplis is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa. She is a specialist in fluid dynamics and a strong advocate for women in STEM, having served as NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. In 2025 she co-developed the FORWARD to Professorship program, a highly successful workshop with participants across Canada and the US supporting women pursuing tenure-track positions.鈥