Are you a graduate student entering the Academic Job Market? Wondering what materials to gather and how to get started? Participants will discuss components intrinsic to most academic job applications and take a deep dive into two of the central materials: the teaching portfolio and the teaching statement. By the end of the session, participants will come away with a clear understanding of the content and purpose of the teaching portfolio and teaching statement and how to get started on them. During the session CTL staff will provide a hands-on opportunity to gather ideas, activities to kick-start the writing process, and samples to help participants hone their writing and make their materials more effective. Facilitated by Ian Althouse, Center for Teaching and Learning.

NOTE: This workshop will be held ONLINE. Registered participants will be sent a meeting ID and passcode to join this session via Zoom. Same-day registrations must be handled by emailing CTLgrads@columbia.edu.

By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
– Define the content and format of the teaching statement and teaching portfolio
– Identify and analyze the characteristics of an effective teaching statement and portfolio
– Begin drafting a teaching statement and collating evidence for a teaching portfolio

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu or 212.854.1692 for accommodations.

This event may be recorded and CTL staff may take screenshots. For concerns, contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu.