Postdocs
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ATW: Equitable Assessments and Grading Systems
Why do we grade the way we do? What do the grades we give communicate to our students, and how can we untangle grading from assessment? In this workshop, we will explore contemporary debates about (and alternatives to) traditional grading, discuss the power and limitations of instructors within academic institutions, and learn about different approaches to assessment. Participants will practice…
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Linked ITW-to-ATW: Care and Repair in the Classroom (4/8, 4/15)
As educators, we have an immense responsibility to cultivate student’s intellectual development, yet our position also offers a profound opportunity to foster care and connectedness. Opening learning spaces to authenticity and vulnerability can enrich the classroom community and establish a lasting practice of care in students and educators. This practice of care in turn promotes resiliency, be…
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Linked ITW-to-ATW: Care and Repair in the Classroom (4/8, 4/15)
As educators, we have an immense responsibility to cultivate student’s intellectual development, yet our position also offers a profound opportunity to foster care and connectedness. Opening learning spaces to authenticity and vulnerability can enrich the classroom community and establish a lasting practice of care in students and educators. This practice of care in turn promotes resiliency, be…
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ATW: Preparing the Teaching Statement (Online - 4/17)
How can your teaching statement offer a clear and compelling description of you as an instructor to future employers? This hands-on workshop offers strategies and suggestions on how to present your teaching principles and practices on the academic job market. We will review examples of successful teaching statements, explore the expectations of the genre, and discuss how to make the most of thi… -
Visual Thinking and Visualization Technology: Teaching Material Culture in 2026
New visualization technologies have made it possible for scholars and students to look even more closely at material culture. How do we bring humanities methods into conversation with scientific analysis in our classrooms? In this interactive program, Cynthia Turner Camp (University of Georgia) will offer a live demonstration of how she teaches undergraduates to communicate different kinds of s… -
ITW: Classroom Observation (Online) (2/17)
Would you like to enhance your own pedagogy while supporting fellow instructors through classroom observation? This workshop will equip you with the tools to provide constructive and equitable feedback on the pedagogical approaches of both your peers and your mentors across classroom formats. We will also review the observation requirements of the Certificate of College Teaching Preparation (CC…
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ATW: Preparing the Teaching Statement (Online - 3/5)
How can your teaching statement offer a clear and compelling description of you as an instructor to future employers? This hands-on workshop offers strategies and suggestions on how to present your teaching principles and practices on the academic job market. We will review examples of successful teaching statements, explore the expectations of the genre, and discuss how to make the most of thi… -
ATW: Preparing the Teaching Demonstration
As part of the final stage of a faculty search, some departments may require you to give a Teaching Demonstration. This interactive workshop will provide information about what a teaching demonstration may look like, what questions you should ask in advance, and how you can help prepare yourself for success. -
Fundamentals of Equitable Teaching (Online - 2/11, 18, 25, & 3/4)
Are you aiming to foster an equitable and supportive classroom environment? Are you hoping to design lesson plans, assignments, and activities that are accessible and engaging to a breadth of students? In this four-part (online) series, we will explore what it means to be equitable, become familiar with the scholarship on equitable teaching, and consider how inequity shapes our disciplines and …
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ATW: How We Learn (2 sessions - 1/27 & 2/3)
How can we leverage the science of learning to enhance our own pedagogy? In this two-part workshop, we will explore the research behind learning and discuss how we can translate this research into creating effective learning environments for our students. Together, we will review and refine our teaching praxis on the basis of two evidence-based frameworks for learning and explore the intricate …