The diversity, equity and inclusion statement that higher education institutions require in academic job applications has become highly divisive and polarizing in a number of states. But colleges and ...

Teaching statements, sometimes called teaching philosophies, are a commonly requested application document for the academic job market. In a teaching statement, you are explaining to the search ...

Last summer, like many of my colleagues, I was busy revising my job market documents and preparing my fall courses. One of the job market documents was my teaching statement. I’m proud of the time ...

Teaching is a major component of almost all faculty positions. Surprisingly, then, even an almost complete lack of experience and training–in teaching and student learning–will probably not prove to ...

Academic statements are the documents that make up the academic dossier or application packet. This dossier usually comprises the academic cover letter, usually called a “job letter” or letter of ...

Either upon application or later in the process, you may also be expected to provide a writing sample, a sample syllabus or course plan, or other materials. First, a few general notes about these ...

Your beliefs about teaching and learning influence many of the decisions you make as an instructor. Defining your philosophy helps you make thoughtful choices about how you design and teach your ...

Searching for a position in higher education can be time-consuming, and the hiring processes can vary widely based on your discipline. The first step is to consult with your mentors and advisors about ...

The job ads started appearing in early November, and my applications for my first tenure-track job were almost ready to go. I had touched up my CV, updated my research statement, and printed both on ...

Miami University stresses the importance of high-quality teaching and its impact on student learning and recognizes that there are differing professional views on the nature and utility of evaluation ...