Institutional Partnerships
High-Level Writing, Research Development, and Faculty Support for Universities, Departments, and Centers
Creating Curiosity Coaching partners with universities, departments, and centers to strengthen faculty writing, research clarity, and high-stakes communication. Our support helps scholars advance projects with confidence and momentum while aligning with departmental and institutional goals especially under conditions of review, evaluation, or other institutional constraints.
What We Offer Institutions
We provide structured, collaborative, research-informed support for:
Research offices
Centers for Teaching and Learning
Faculty development programs
Graduate schools
Academic departments
Provost and dean’s offices
Major Programs:
1. Dissertation-to-Book & Book Proposal Development
We help faculty translate years of research into clear, compelling, and publishable books. Support may include:
Book concept development and argument clarity
Chapter structure and narrative flow
Market positioning and comparative titles
Proposal development and revision
Strategies for sustaining writing momentum
Ideal for early-career scholars, mid-career faculty shifting directions, and departments supporting publication pipelines.
2. Faculty Portfolio, Promotion, and Professional Narrative Support
We guide faculty in articulating the value, coherence, and impact of their work. Common engagements include:
Promotion and tenure narrative workshops
Teaching portfolio development
Research identity clarity sessions
Individual or cohort-based narrative coaching
Statement drafting and refinement
Faculty leave with materials that are clear, persuasive, and aligned with institutional expectations.
3. High-Stakes Presentation & Communication Support
We help faculty and academic leaders prepare talks that land with clarity and authority. Support includes:
Job talks, public lectures, keynotes, and conference presentations
Research talks and teaching demonstrations
Slide structure and narrative design
Practice sessions, pacing, and Q&A preparation
Delivered as one-on-one coaching, small-group workshops, or targeted programs for specific cohorts.
Partnership Models
Our partnerships are flexible, collaborative, and tailored to your institution. Options include:
Workshops (single or multi-session)
Short-term cohort programs (4–12 weeks)
One-on-one faculty coaching
Consulting for research development or narrative strategy
Long-term partnerships for sustained faculty support
All programming is designed in collaboration with institutional partners and shaped by local priorities, constraints, and goals.
Why Institutions Partner With Creating Curiosity Coaching
Clarity – We help faculty articulate their ideas, values, and contributions with precision, coherence, and rigor.
Momentum – Structured guidance and expert feedback move stalled or complex projects forward.
Authority – We elevate scholarly communication on the page, in proposals, and in presentations.
Faculty-Centered Partnership – Our work respects the realities of academic life and the intellectual depth of faculty work.
Institutional Alignment – Programming supports publication pipelines, faculty retention, promotion and tenure processes, and broader institutional mission
Our Expertise
We bring nearly 30 years of combined academic experience, including:
Tenure and promotion at an R1 institution
Four published nonfiction books and a forthcoming co-authored book
Award-winning teaching and communication experience
Extensive mentoring of graduate students and early-career faculty
Expertise in research identity, narrative development, and high-stakes academic communication
We understand faculty life from the inside, and we collaborate with institutions to help scholars communicate their ideas with clarity, authority, and purpose.
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Let’s Begin a Conversation
If your institution is exploring high-level writing, research development, or presentation support for faculty, we would welcome the opportunity to begin a conversation.
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