Academic career decisions call for a clear account of your work and a realistic plan for what comes next. Private coaching can help you prepare for tenure, promotion, an administrative role, or a change in direction.

Dr. J. Andrew Kuypers is a full professor of communication at Virginia Tech and brings more than 25 years of experience in communication, teaching, research, and professional development. His academic background includes service as Director of Speech at Dartmouth and experience with faculty promotion and institutional governance.

Support for your next step

Coaching is tailored to your career stage and institutional requirements. It can help you organize a promotion dossier, explain the contribution of your research, teaching, and service, prepare for career conversations, and clarify priorities for an academic leadership role.

Support is available for instructors, tenure-line faculty preparing for tenure and promotion, associate professors considering promotion to full professor, and faculty exploring administrative roles. The focus is a practical plan and a clear presentation of your work; tenure, promotion, and appointment decisions remain with your institution.

A mentoring perspective

“Dr. Kuypers was a great mentor and went out of his way to make sure I had the work products and experience to succeed!”

Devon Johnson, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication, Virginia Cooperative Extension

For academic career support, book a free 20-minute fit conversation about one-on-one coaching.

Academic Career Coaching