Date and Location
The 4th Annual Tenure Project conference will be held from Monday, July 14, 2025, through Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor, MI.
Ways to engage
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News
As you know, these are challenging times for organizations like The Tenure Project. To ensure the financial stability and longevity of The Tenure Project for years to come, we have made some difficult but necessary changes to our financial model. Beginning this year:
- Need-Based Travel Grants: While we can no longer provide honoraria to all junior faculty regardless of financial need, we will offer limited, low-barrier need-based travel grants of up to $400 to support those who require assistance.
- Nominal Registration Fee: To help offset costs and ensure we can continue providing high-quality programming, we have introduced a nominal $100 registration fee. This change allows us to offset costs and maintain the quality of our programming.
We remain deeply committed to serving our community and ensuring that The Tenure Project continues to thrive as a vital resource. Remember, “we save us.” Just as in years past, The Tenure Project and our sponsors will cover all food, lodging, and programming costs associated with the conference. These adjustments are part of our commitment to providing an impactful experience for all participants while securing the sustainability of this important work.
Thank you for your understanding, continued support, and dedication to this shared mission.
Application
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the conference. Also, please share with others who you believe would contribute to the mission of the Tenure Project!
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Congratulations to Our Recently Tenured Faculty
We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the following individuals who have recently received tenure. Their dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service has significantly contributed to their respective fields and institutions. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement!
- Stephani Mason, Associate Professor, School of Accountancy & MIS, DePaul University
- William Luse, Associate Professor, Business Management, University of La Verne
- Herita Akamah. Associate Professor, Accountancy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Robert Bonner, Associate Professor, Management, San Francisco State University
- McDowell Porter III, Associate Professor, Marketing and Logistics, California State University, Fresno
Their commitment to academic excellence inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing their continued contributions to the academic community. Congratulations once again!
About the Tenure Project
Founding Members
Wendy De La Rosa, MKTG, Wharton | Esther Uduehi, MKTG, Foster | Christina Fong, MGMT, Foster | Renita Miller, Wharton | Michael Verchot, CBDC, Foster
The Tenure Project offers a supportive environment where junior faculty are welcomed and engaged in programs, events, and dialogues that address the important issues affecting Black, Latinx, and Native junior faculty obtaining tenure in US business schools.
When is the next conference?
The fourth annual Tenure Project conference will be held at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor, MI from July 14-16, 2025.
What will we do during the conference?
There will be workshops focused on professional development, self-care, and community building. Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule!
How much does it cost to attend?
To help offset costs and ensure we can continue providing high-quality programming, we have introduced a nominal $100 registration fee. This change allows us to offset costs and maintain the quality of our programming. We cover attendees’ meals, and lodging.
Is The Tenure Project for me?
The Tenure Project offers a supportive environment where junior faculty are welcomed and engaged in programs, events, and dialogues that address the important issues affecting Black, Latinx, and Native junior faculty obtaining tenure in US business schools.
Eligibility to the Tenure Project is not exclusionary on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
I am not a PhD Project Faculty Member, can I still join The Tenure Project?
Yes! It is not necessary to have participated in the PhD Project to join The Tenure Project.
I am not a tenure track Assistant Professor, can I still join The Tenure Project?
Postdocs who are in business schools are welcome to apply to join the Tenure Project. Visiting Assistant Professors in business schools are also welcome. If you are tenured faculty interested in attending, please email the Senior Planning Committee in your discipline to indicate your interest in being a mentor or speaker.
Are junior (nontenured) faculty allowed to attend the conference every year?
The conference is intended to serve junior faculty in US Business Schools. If there is space available, postdocs who are in business schools are welcome to join the Tenure Project. Visiting Assistant Professors in business schools are also welcome. If you are tenured faculty interested in attending, please email the Senior Planning Committee in your discipline to indicate your interest in being a mentor or speaker.
How can I support The Tenure Project?
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
The Tenure Project is grateful to the following sponsors:
Founding Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
