"Dead" faculty members are ones who find little fulfillment in their work. The author offers some solutions for this lack of satisfaction, such as more dynamic educational leadership and programs of continuous learning. Department chairmen could serve as educational leaders by initiating faculty curriculum committees, various evaluation methods, and by providing the necessary supporting services for these undertakings. Continuous learning could be enhanced by allowing faculty members to attend meetings, workshops, and conferences pertaining to their particular interests. (RC)