Teresa Sosa
Dr. Teresa Sosa is the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Engagement and an Associate Professor of Urban Teacher Education at IU Indianapolis. She brings years of experience supporting faculty through their academic careers, with particular attention to mentoring, leadership development, and the academic workplace.
Dr. Sosa became Director of the Next Generation 2.0 program in 2023 after spending a year learning the program’s structure and goals. Under her leadership, the program is undergoing a period of reflection and redesign to ensure it remains aligned with the evolving needs of faculty and staff leaders. As part of this work, the program is being paused for the 2025–2026 academic year to allow for thoughtful planning and strategic updates.
An award-winning educator and experienced administrator, she remains committed to developing programs that foster collaboration, strengthen leadership capacity, and support professional growth across the university.