Postdoctoral Teaching Certificate
The CIRTL Postdoc Pathways Program is a CIRTL@UArizona program that allows postdocs to earn a teaching certificate in two semesters. This program combines training in evidence-based teaching and an intensive, short-term co-teaching project with a faculty mentor (3-4 weeks) to practice these skills in a collaborative, supportive environment. All postdoctoral scholars at the U of A are eligible to apply. The program runs from September to May each year.
Benefits to Postdocs:
- Learn and apply strategies in active learning and evidence-based teaching
- Develop practical skills in working with a syllabus, planning and delivering lessons, co-teaching with a faculty mentor, and interacting with students
- Network with other postdocs on campus who are interested in teaching
- Gain valuable communication skills
- Work on your professional job materials
Contact Kristin Winet (kwinet@arizona.edu) with any questions.
More information and how to apply
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching & Learning
The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) offers teaching and other professional development opportunities for postdocs and graduate students in STEM and other disciplines. They offer synchronous and asynchronous self-paced workshops and courses that can be found on their calendar. The University of Arizona is a member of the CIRTL Network; University of Arizona posdocs can attend all events and courses (registration required).
University Center for Assessment, Teaching & Technology
The University Center for Assessment, Teaching & Technology (UCATT) offers a variety of services and programs to provide instructional support and development opportunities in teaching, including workshops and synchronous and asynchronous long-term and short-term courses, and a Certificate in College Teaching.
Faculty Learning Communities
Join a friendly gathering of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students and share insight about your teaching. Faculty Learning Community (FLC) meets up to six times per semester. Contact the FLC Coordinator, Kate Bunton, bunton@arizona.edu, with any questions.