Teaching Philosophy Statement Asynchronous Course

The Graduate Writing Center (GWC) and Teaching Assistant Development Program (TADP) are collaborating to support graduate students and post-docs in preparing for the job market by creating an asynchronous course to help guide course participants in their writing of the teaching philosophy statement: an essential job market document for those seeking jobs in academia. The GWC and TADP programs co-created this course to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue their professional endeavors by deeply reflecting on their teaching practices and developing their statements at their own pace.

A strong teaching philosophy statement is vital in the academic job market because it encapsulates your approach to education, highlights your commitment to student success, and demonstrates how you create engaging and inclusive learning environments. It offers hiring committees a clear, reflective narrative of your teaching methods and values, setting you apart as a thoughtful and effective educator ready to contribute meaningfully to the academic community.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- explain what a teaching statement is and why it is important;
- identify a job call and how to tailor a teaching statement appropriately; and
- write and review their own teaching statement.
Course Design:
The online course will consist of 3 levels:
- Level 1: Complete Asynchronous Modules via Canvas
  - Accredible Badge Given for Four Modules' Completion
- Level 2: Attend a One-on-One Synchronous Meeting with a GWC Consultant who will review your draft
  - Accredible Badge Given After Meeting
- Level 3: Revise Teaching Philosophy Statement and (Re)Submission for Asynchronous Video Feedback
  - Certificate Awarded for Completion of All Modules and Refined Draft of Statement
Asynchronous Consultation Guidelines:
Our consultants can get very busy! With that in mind, our asynchronous consultation guidelines are as follows:
- Consultants will read four participant submissions per week (on Mondays)
- Consultants will develop intentional, thoughtful feedback in the form of both marginal and recorded commentary
- Document Submission Guidelines
  1. Documents MUST be attached to the appointment slot
  2. All documents submitted must be in Word (.doc/docx) document form
  3. Please allow seven business days from the time of appointment for feedback; feedback will be provided by 5:00 p.m. the following Wednesday via your UCR-affiliated email address.
  4. If you have specific writing concerns you would like the consultant(s) to read while reviewing your document, indicate these concerns in the submission details text box and/or at the top of your attached document.
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