Resources for TPAC-RL Faculty
Teaching, professor of the practice, advising, clinical, research, and library faculty make a direct and significant academic contribution to the educational process at the University of Notre Dame. This page is meant to be a helpful resource for TPAC-RL faculty (previously known as special professional faculty). Below you will find information about appointment, reappointment, promotion, mentoring, the University TPAC, Research, and Library Faculty Committee, and more. Additional resources are available at the Faculty Administration, Support, and Training (FAST) website.
If you’re a visiting faculty member who anticipates becoming a member of the regular faculty in the upcoming academic year, please email for information related to this transition.
Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion Materials
Much of the information pertinent to the Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion process for TPAC (teaching, professor of the practice, advising, clinical), research, and library faculty can be found on the TPAC-RL section of facultyadministration.nd.edu, as well as in the Academic Articles and unit-specific documentation. Accessing some of the items listed below will require you to enter your NetID and password.
- TPAC, Research, and Library Faculty: Reappointment & Promotion Guide
- VIDEO: Reappointment and Promotion for TPAC, Research, and Library Faculty
- Academic Articles
- Department Organizational Plans (CA and CRPT Documents*)
- Course Instructor Feedback (CIF Blue)
- TPAC Professional Activity Review Template (Suggested Resource) (26 kb .doc)
- Teaching and Service Form Template (Suggested Resource) (20 kb .doc)
*Note: CA and CRPT documents have replaced what were previously known as CAP documents.
TPAC, Research, and Library Faculty Groups/Organizations
TPAC Mentoring Committee
Members
- Maura Ryan, Vice President and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Alessia Blad-Miller, College of Arts and Letters
- Maria McKenna, College of Arts and Letters
- Nancy Michael, College of Science
- Kerry Meyers, College of Engineering
- Brian Smith, College of Engineering
- David Veselik, College of Science
Mentorship
TPAC (teaching, professor of the practice, advising, clinical), research, and library faculty looking for a mentor are invited to share their interest via the appropriate link below.
- TPAC Faculty — TPAC Mentoring Form
- Volunteer to be a Mentor — TPAC Mentor Signup
- Research Faculty — Please email Maura Ryan, vice president and associate provost for faculty affairs.
- Library Faculty — Please email Cheri Smith, psychology librarian and program director for the Teaching, Research, and User Services Program.
TPAC, Research, and Library Faculty Committee
Executive Committee Members
| Position | Name | Affiliation | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Emily Beck | Art, Art History & Design | 2027 |
| Chair-elect | Kristen Collett-Schmitt | Mendoza College of Business | 2027 |
| Secretary | TBA | TBA | 2026 |
| Treasurer | Mark Olsen | Biology | 2023 |
| Faculty Senate Rep | Tatiana Botero | Romance Languages & Literatures | 2024 |
| Faculty Senate Rep | Amanda McKendree | Management & Organization | 2022 |
| Faculty Senate Rep | Shauna Williams | Romance Languages & Literatures | 2022 |
| Faculty Senate Rep | Molly Walsh | Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics | 2023 |
| Academic Council Rep | Molly Walsh | Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics | 2023 |
| University Committee on TPAC Faculty Appeals |
Tatiana Botero | Romance Languages & Literatures | 2023 |
Additional Resources
Among the many resources available to TPAC, research, and library faculty are those offered through the following units. You can learn more by exploring their websites.