What is the Scholarly Teaching Program?
The Scholarly Teaching Program is a learning community designed to support teaching-focused faculty to attend a teaching conference. Participants will develop as scholarly teachers by engaging in peer discussion and exploring literature on evidence-based teaching practices within and beyond their disciplines. The program will also offer faculty opportunities to reflect on and enhance their teaching practices and materials while building a network of colleagues on campus and beyond.
Fellows will receive financial support to travel to a conference on teaching in higher education together. There is no obligation to propose or present at the chosen conference, but participants will receive support in developing their materials if they choose to.
Program Highlights
Cohort Meetings
- Engage in discussions and activities focused on evidence-based teaching practices.
- Explore scholarship on teaching within and beyond your discipline.
- Reflect on and develop personal teaching practices and materials.
- Build a network of colleagues across the university.
- Document your professional development for inclusion in your review dossier.
Higher Education Conference
- Receive financial support to attend a national teaching conference with your cohort.
- Develop materials — with help from the Center for Teaching — to submit a proposal and/or present at the conference. (Optional)
- Expand your professional network and engage with others on a national stage.
Eligibility and How to Apply
The program is open to all full-time instructors at Iowa for whom teaching is their main responsibility. We particularly encourage Instructional-Track Faculty and Clinical-Track Faculty to apply.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Funding and Support
The Scholarly Teaching Project is funded through the SPARC Strategic Initiatives Fund for FY24. It is designed to support instructional-track faculty teaching practices and infuse evidence-based teaching practices into departments, supporting the strategic plan priority of excellence in teaching and learning.