University careers today involve multiple pathways and possibilities. For a number of decades, the academic career typically has been defined as a straight-forward progression through the levels of the tenure system; however, individual circumstances and institutional employment options now create a range of academic career possibilities. Thus, faculty and academic staff members today experience their careers in a range of ways, depending on their career stages, disciplines, appointment types, and personal circumstances. This node recognizes the diversity in individuals’ experiences, interests, expectations, and needs, and provides support for faculty and academic staff striving to create meaningful and productive professional and personal lives in alignment with and contributing to the institution’s mission.