What is ASELA?
The Arts and Science Emerging Leaders Academy (ASELA) is a year-long program aimed at developing the leadership potential of faculty in NYU Arts and Science.
When are the 2022-23 ASELA workshops?
ASELA begins with a virtual joint-meeting with the new and current cohort on May 6th, 2022. This will be followed by a longer, virtual cohort-building workshop on May 20th 11am-2pm. In the Fall, ASELA continues with 8 Friday sessions that will run through the academic year. Fall 2022: 9/9, 10/14, 11/18, 12/9 and Spring 2023: 2/3, 3/24, 4/14, 5/5. Public Health permitting, these will be in-person sessions.
When are the 2023-24 ASELA workshops?
ASELA begins with a virtual joint-meeting with the new and current cohort on May 5th, 2023. This will be followed by a longer, virtual cohort-building workshop on May 12th 10am-1pm. In the Fall, ASELA continues with 8 Friday sessions that will run through the academic year. Fall 2023: 9/8, 10/13, 11/17, 12/8 and Spring 2024: 2/2, 3/8, 4/12, and a date in May that is TBD. Public Health permitting, these will be in-person sessions.
What are the goals and benefits of ASELA?
In this intensive program you will develop your own leadership goals as well as your skill and capacity for decision making, community building, program development and management. You will think through effective strategies for moving programs and people forward. And you will reflect on and develop strategies for meeting your next big challenge. You will also make connections across Arts and Science. To off-set your time commitment and engagement, you will receive a one-course teaching reduction to be taken within two years of having successfully completed the program. Your Chair must agree to this in advance in their letter of support/acknowledgement, and the timing of when you take the course-release must be agreed upon within your departmental structure.
When are ASELA applications due?
Applications are all due no later than March 28th, 2023 by 5pm Eastern Time. Support letters and chairs’ letters are due no later than April 1st, 2023 by 5pm Eastern Time.
When will decisions be conveyed?
Applicants will be notified by mid- April.
How big is the ASELA cohort?
Ten to twelve faculty will be selected for the ASELA cohort.
Which faculty may apply for ASELA?
Tenured faculty from any NYU Arts and Science Department who are recently tenured or within 7 years of having received tenure will be given preference.
Who may nominate faculty to apply for ASELA?
Any faculty member within Arts and Science may nominate another eligible faculty member for ASELA. Nominations may be made here and are due no later than March 11th, 2023. Nominees will be invited to apply.
Do I need to be nominated to apply for ASELA?
No, faculty do not need to be nominated to apply for ASELA. You may apply directly here. The ASELA cohort will emerge from all applications received.
What is required for the application?
All applicants must:
- Complete the application form here.
- Follow instructions to provide a letter of support from your Chair or other more senior A and S colleague. Letters should be submitted to facultydiversitydirector@nyu.edu
- Answer the following short essay prompts-
-Describe a successful leadership role (formal or informal) you have held previously. What problems did you face and what change did you accomplish? How did you measure that change and its effectiveness? (limit 750 words)
-Describe an unsuccessful leadership role you have taken. In retrospect, what would you have done differently? Reflect on how you have applied this learning experience in new roles. (limit 750 words)
-Describe how you have contributed to broadening diversity, equity and inclusion in the academy. (limit 750 words)
-What are your long term leadership goals and what do you hope to gain from ASELA? (limit 250 words)
What if I have other questions?
Please contact facultydiversitydirector@nyu.edu with additional questions.