OK, I have posted info on CVs, cover letters, research & diversity statements.
Here is info on *teaching statements* from Columbia's academic job market boot camp.
Links to previous π§΅s in linktree in profile. Teaching statement info is from Barbara Houtz, STEM Ed Solutions
Here is info on *teaching statements* from Columbia's academic job market boot camp.
Links to previous π§΅s in linktree in profile. Teaching statement info is from Barbara Houtz, STEM Ed Solutions
https://twitter.com/CindyBVeldhuis/status/1448746619265077252
Teaching statements are generally 1-2 pages and require a great deal of thought.
Need to demonstrate you know fundamentals of:
βοΈ engaging students
βοΈ assessing students
βοΈ organizing/managing a course
Need to demonstrate you know fundamentals of:
βοΈ engaging students
βοΈ assessing students
βοΈ organizing/managing a course
Need to also stand out in a sea of teaching statements to increase chances of an interview.
Tips:
βοΈ Be specific
βοΈ Be thoughtful
βοΈ Describe what you think profs should do - with cites to research
βοΈ Provide examples
βοΈ Show - don't tell
βοΈ Less about philosophy and more about practices
βοΈ Make it concise
βοΈ Be specific
βοΈ Be thoughtful
βοΈ Describe what you think profs should do - with cites to research
βοΈ Provide examples
βοΈ Show - don't tell
βοΈ Less about philosophy and more about practices
βοΈ Make it concise
Key elements
π Formatting
π Intro
π Previous experience/training
π Goals for students
π How you help students achieve/examples
π Refer to the lit
π Formatting
π Intro
π Previous experience/training
π Goals for students
π How you help students achieve/examples
π Refer to the lit
Key elements
π List of courses you would feel comfy teaching (grad and undergrad)
π Single statement as to your willingness to teach/create online course
π Mention dept/uni's mission or goal and how your teaching can help meet it
π Conclusio
π List of courses you would feel comfy teaching (grad and undergrad)
π Single statement as to your willingness to teach/create online course
π Mention dept/uni's mission or goal and how your teaching can help meet it
π Conclusio
Formatting
1-2 pages, one inch margins, 1.5 spacing, 10-12 point font.
1-2 pages, one inch margins, 1.5 spacing, 10-12 point font.
Think about how you want them to remember you, perceive you, what impression you want to give.
Introduction
π Tell a personal story to capture attention (make it memorable! in a good way)
β‘οΈ A time you struggled to learn something
β‘οΈ Student or mentee you successfully helped
β‘οΈ Obstacle you overcame in educational career
π Only have a a few seconds to impress
π Tell a personal story to capture attention (make it memorable! in a good way)
β‘οΈ A time you struggled to learn something
β‘οΈ Student or mentee you successfully helped
β‘οΈ Obstacle you overcame in educational career
π Only have a a few seconds to impress
Teaching statement (like diversity statement) is personal and active. Want to stand out from the crowd.
Previous experience/training
π Briefly mention previous teaching or mentoring experiences (+ awards)
π Incl teaching or TAing as grad student, mentoring or training HS students, undergrads, adjuncting...
π Incl trainings/workshops/seminars you've led
This is one paragraph.
π Briefly mention previous teaching or mentoring experiences (+ awards)
π Incl teaching or TAing as grad student, mentoring or training HS students, undergrads, adjuncting...
π Incl trainings/workshops/seminars you've led
This is one paragraph.
If you have no experience to share - don't mention that.
Student goals:
Picture a student walking out of your class for last time - what skills and abilities do you want student to have after class is over? What knowledge do you want them to have? Not all students will be scientists, researchers, etc.
Picture a student walking out of your class for last time - what skills and abilities do you want student to have after class is over? What knowledge do you want them to have? Not all students will be scientists, researchers, etc.
Example goals could include:
βοΈ Scientific literacy
βοΈ Reading and understanding science lit
βοΈ Communicating comples sci topics
βοΈ Evaluate sci evidence
βοΈ Collaboration
βοΈ Apply sci info to real world
βοΈ Critical thinking
etc.
βοΈ Scientific literacy
βοΈ Reading and understanding science lit
βοΈ Communicating comples sci topics
βοΈ Evaluate sci evidence
βοΈ Collaboration
βοΈ Apply sci info to real world
βοΈ Critical thinking
etc.
Teaching strategies:
βοΈ Provide evidence for how you will help students achieve goals
βοΈ If no teaching experience, pretend you are teaching an intro class
βοΈ Provide concrete examples of effective teaching strategies
βοΈ Provide evidence for how you will help students achieve goals
βοΈ If no teaching experience, pretend you are teaching an intro class
βοΈ Provide concrete examples of effective teaching strategies
Include one or more references to how you will include technology, e.g., clickers, videos, simulations, webinars, online discussion boards, twitter.
Reference lit on teaching
βοΈ Cite your sources to show you know research on effective teaching strategies
βοΈ This ensures reader knows your arguments are not based just on your own experiences
βοΈ Shows you know current findings in sci education.
βοΈ Cite your sources to show you know research on effective teaching strategies
βοΈ This ensures reader knows your arguments are not based just on your own experiences
βοΈ Shows you know current findings in sci education.
Refer to mission statement:
Include very brief mention of the uni/dept mission statement
Shows you want to work THERE and how you fit and help the mission.
Include very brief mention of the uni/dept mission statement
Shows you want to work THERE and how you fit and help the mission.
List of courses you could teach:
βοΈ List 2-3 undergrad courses and some grad courses
βοΈ clearly state willingness to teach online
βοΈ List 2-3 undergrad courses and some grad courses
βοΈ clearly state willingness to teach online
Conclusion
βοΈ Have a strong conclusion about your goals for students
βοΈ This should be achievable and practical - not vague and overly optimistic.
βοΈ End on a strong note.
βοΈ Have a strong conclusion about your goals for students
βοΈ This should be achievable and practical - not vague and overly optimistic.
βοΈ End on a strong note.
Things not to do:
π Don't start with a quote about teaching
π Don't describe lack of experience
π Don't reference poor teaching techniques
π Don't use overly emotional words (e.g., passionate, thrilled, delighted, honor) - say, "I can/will/able to..."
π Don't start with a quote about teaching
π Don't describe lack of experience
π Don't reference poor teaching techniques
π Don't use overly emotional words (e.g., passionate, thrilled, delighted, honor) - say, "I can/will/able to..."
Adapt statement based on type of university (e.g., SLAC vs research heavy university).
SLAC teaching: focus on whole student - more important than just teaching skills and knowledge, you are supportive and communicate with students, acknowledge student diffs. Exp with research will help bring real-word examples to teaching. Train students to think like scientist.
Research heavy institutions: include more mentorship and focus on training next gen of scientists, focus on skills and knowledge. Demo you are knowledgeable about current research in field, can provide research oppty's to students.
In sum:
Show, don't tell.
Demonstrate knowledge about teaching, technology, current state of field. Avoid negative statements. Have achievable goals for students. Make it concise and memorable. Tailor statements.
Show, don't tell.
Demonstrate knowledge about teaching, technology, current state of field. Avoid negative statements. Have achievable goals for students. Make it concise and memorable. Tailor statements.
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