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Faculty and Staff

You make a difference.

We recognize that you—the faculty and staff at UBalt—share in the university-wide commitment to "Knowledge That Works." Whatever your specialty, as you interact with students you play an important role in helping them connect their UBalt experience with their professional growth.

We all have a part in empowering students to maximize their career capabilities.

 

Here are 9 simple ways you can help:

 

1. Teach your students about the UBalt Career Cycle.

 

2. Insert a description of the Career Center into your course outline.
Here is an example: The Career and Internship Center is located in the Student Center, Room 306. It offers career coaching in-person (appointment or walk-ins), by phone and via Skype. Services include interview practice, resume reviews, job postings and contacts, career fairs and assistance with exploring career options.

 

3. Invite our career coaches to speak on a specific career-related topic.
View the Classroom Presentation Catalog for Faculty and Submit your request

 

4. Give your students career-related project assignments and/or incorporate experiential learning in the classroom.
You can contact the Career Center at careercenter@ubalt.edu for assistance with developing assignments and grading rubrics. Examples include:

  • writing resumes and cover letters
  • conducting informational interviews
  • identifying career paths associated with particular academic degree programs
  • creating LinkedIn profiles
  • access mock interviews through UBWorks to sharpen your skills
  • developing and delivering a professional pitch

5. Collaborate with us on special projects to benefit students.

6. Share your expertise and participate in our events and programs.

  • Collaborate with us on delivering impactful and innovative programs such as dining etiquette dinners, federal employment training and social media branding sessions.

7. Connect to employers on behalf of your students.
If you have a relationship with an employer let the Career Center know and we will help to establish a recruitment relationship to benefit UBalt students.

 

8. Participate in our events.

 

9. Hire students for on-campus employment.

 

The Career Ambassadors Program

The Career Ambassadors Program recognizes faculty partners who are exceptional champions of career development, effectively integrating career readiness into the student experience at our college.
Purpose
Our mission is to ensure every adult learner graduates with the professional skills and connections needed to succeed. This annual award program serves to:
Requirements for Nomination and Selection
Each year, one faculty member is selected from each of the college's three divisions—Business, Public Affairs, and Arts & Sciences—based on the depth and breadth of their partnership with the Career & Internship Center.
 
Ambassadors are selected based on collaboration across one or more of the following strategic areas:
Strategic Area
Examples of Collaboration
1. Classroom Engagement
Requesting and hosting career center staff for in-class presentations on topics like resume writing, interviewing, or networking.
2. Curricular Integration
Designing and implementing career-based graded assignments (e.g., mock interview projects, career exploration papers, industry analysis reports) co-developed with the Career & Internship Center.
3. Special Programming
Collaborating on and promoting major events such as industry-specific career fairs, alumni career panels, etiquette dinners, or other professional development programs.

 

Faculty Highlights Fall 2025

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Dr. Dawnsha Mushonga

Dr. Dawnsha Mushonga, an Associate Professor in the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore, is a proud first-generation college graduate dedicated to supporting first-time college students as they navigate their academic journeys. .
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Dr. Jennifer Keohane

Dr. Jennifer Keohane is an Associate Professor in the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Baltimore and Director of the undergraduate Digital Communication program. Her research examines how social movement advocates use rhetoric to drive change, focusing on the gendered politics of public memory.
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Michael Swaby-Rowe

Michael Swaby-Rowe, Manager of the Merrick Advising Center and UBalt alum with a Master’s in Integrated Design, has spent over 30 years helping students find their path, including roles in college admissions before joining the Merrick Advising Center in 2012.

     

    RESOURCES FOR FACULTY

    CAREER SERVICES ONLINE

    The Career Center offers a variety of online tools for students to explore their career options and fine tune their employability skills. You can encourage students to utilize these free resources or contact the Career Center to incorporate them into your course outline.

    SAMPLE FACULTY REFERENCE LETTER

    Do students ask you to write reference letter for their job search or graduate school applications? Use this sample letter developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers to help you develop effective reference letters.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Are students asking for your opinion of an unpaid internship opportunity? Share the Department of Labor's Fact Sheet on internships programs with students seeking experiential opportunities and encourage them to utilize UBworks to find opportunities.

    Has an employer asked you to refer students for a current job or internship vacancy? Be sure to read the National Associations for Colleges and Employers legal guidelines regarding faculty prescreening and the role of career services in screening candidates.

    CAREER OUTCOMES

    Stay up-to-date on the career outcomes of UBalt students by viewing Destination Survey data.