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Dear Faculty Relations: I’m new to my leadership role and it truly is a brave new world. Before I rush headlong into my job, can you tell me how the university understands my responsibilities as an academic leader? —Trepidatious

Dear Faculty Relations: It’s two years into my leadership role, and I’m short on time and long on conflict. Do you have any top-shelf advice to share? —In Need of a Boost

Dear Faculty Relations: I serve in a leadership role in my unit and I’m curious to explore more senior roles. Do current campus leaders have any insights to share from their own paths? —Curious to Serve

Dear Faculty Relations: My department is about to hire an excellent new tenure-track assistant professor from another university where she has already served as a faculty member for 3 years. She is asking whether her work at her current institution can count toward tenure here. How should I advise her? —Chair Wanting to Give Good Advice

Dear Faculty Relations: With so much emphasis on student wellness, how can I also support faculty in utilizing what’s available to prioritize their personal health and wellness? —Trying to Lead by Example

Dear Faculty Relations: I’ve heard some of our teaching and clinical faculty feel like department outsiders. Do you have any tips on how to integrate teaching and clinical faculty in departments better and help them feel valued? —Wanting Everyone Included

Dear Faculty Relations: I have struggled to effectively respond to feedback and criticism when I’ve impacted someone with my words or actions. I want to be open to the possibility that I have caused harm, especially because that is never my intent. How can I handle these situations without getting defensive? —Trying to Remain Open 

Dear Faculty Relations: Do you have any practical strategies to move our faculty hiring practices forward and not simply engage in a performative check-off practice? —Seeking Meaningful Inclusive Hiring

Dear Faculty Relations: I have received complaints from postdoctoral fellows who have issues with their faculty/PIs about how their jobs have changed since they were first hired; for example, being moved to an entirely new project and research area, working extended hours, not receiving adequate communication or guidance. They are confused about original contractual arrangements that appear vague. What is the best way to approach this issue when it festers negativity between mentors and their postdocs? —Chair Wondering about Vague Contracts

Dear Faculty Relations: One of our colleagues has a knack for rubbing people the wrong way. Their words and actions are harsh, aggressive, and confrontational. They make me and others feel uncomfortable, intimidated, and even fearful for psychological safety. How might I address this to create a better departmental culture? —Abused in Boulder