Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement

Learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how they are used in the academic job hunt, and explore your own teaching philosophy in a writing group of peers in this interactive, two-part online workshop. We will discuss elements of teaching statements, evidence of effective teaching tailored for different academic jobs, and strategies to get started or polish existing teaching statements. Participants from all disciplines will become better equipped and prepared to communicate their teaching practice through this workshops small group writing and feedback process. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand common components of a teaching philosophy statement
• Identify their own teaching accomplishments, beliefs, and goals
• Draft a teaching philosophy statement
• Refine their work through peer review feedback

Instructors

Kristin Winet, University of Arizona
Erin Galyen, University of Arizona

Workshop Schedule

This workshop meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 3 and 10 at 8-9:30pm Gulf / 1-2:30pm Atlantic / 12-1:30pm Eastern / 11am-12:30pm Central / 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific.

Audience

This workshop is designed first and foremost for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines, but generally relevant to anyone looking to develop or refine their teaching statement.

Category: Teaching