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Faculty Affairs Team

The Office of Faculty Affairs supports the recruitment, retention, and professional development of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty.

Our vision is to sustain a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, in which all faculty members feel supported in pursuing their goals and maximizing their competencies. We encourage ongoing career development and advancement through continuous enhancement of knowledge and skills. We expect our faculty to engage actively in the teaching mission and in their own career development.

We hope you will explore and use the resources available on this website. If we may assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

—David Musick, PhD

Meet the Team

David W. Musick, PhD

Senior Dean, Faculty Affairs
Experts @ VT Profile

540-526-2566
dwmusick@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M131

James Kittinger, BS

Faculty Affairs Coordinator 

540-526-2511 
jkittinger@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M137

Avery Mahaney

Faculty Affairs Manager

540-526-2578
amahaney@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M136

Shari Whicker, EdD, MEd

Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
Senior Director, Office of Continuing Professional Development, Carilion Clinic
Director, TEACH (Teaching Excellence Academy for Collaborative Healthcare)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics


540-855-6864
sawhicker@carilionclinic.org
swhicker@vt.edu
Center for Simulation, Research, & Patient Safety
15 Old Woods Avenue, Room 120

Brendle Wolfe, MNR

Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Elements Administrator

540-526-2564
brendlew@vt.edu