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Maria LaMonaca Wisdom is the Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at Duke University and an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she specializes in mentoring faculty at Duke through group programs, one-on-one coaching, and workshops, focusing on career transitions, departmental culture, and academic wellbeing.
- Ph.D. in English Literature (Victorian studies), Indiana University
- Former Assistant/Associate Professor of English at Columbia College
- Author of How to Mentor Anyone in Academia (2025, Princeton UP)
- Recipient of National Endowment for the Humanities grants
Her research interests span mentoring in higher education, faculty development, academic coaching, and Victorian literature and religion. Current work emphasizes career planning, mentorship equity, and reimagining academic productivity.
Recent publications address mentoring frameworks, faculty burnout, and post-pandemic academic community. She advocates for adaptive mentorship and sustainable career practices in unpredictable environments.
Scientific contributions include
- Two National Endowment for the Humanities grants
- Book: How to Mentor Anyone in Academia
Maria advises faculty at critical career junctures and leads institutional initiatives like the Duke Mentoring Commons. Her work bridges academic leadership, organizational development, and personal growth strategies for scholars.
