New Faculty Teaching Seminar
Synopsis
Series of workshops and discussions for faculty new to WashU and with less than three years of college teaching experience
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Fall 2026 New Faculty Teaching Seminar
The New Faculty Teaching Seminar is a series of workshops and discussions for faculty new to WashU (and with less than three years of college teaching experience) designed to assist them in having a successful start with teaching responsibilities at the university. The seminar series will introduce participants to issues such as effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and course design.
The seminar will meet bi-weekly from 2:30-4:00 beginning Friday, September 4.
Meetings will be held in person on the Danforth Campus (room TBD).
| Meetings | Topic |
|---|---|
| September 4 | Creating a Welcoming Environment for All Your Students |
| September 18 | Understanding Your Students and How They Learn |
| October 2 | Create and Deliver Engaging Lectures |
| October 16 | Leading Effective Discussions |
| October 30 | Constructing and Grading Student Assessments |
| November 13 | Outcomes-Centered Course Design |
| December 11 | Semester Wrap-up and Looking Ahead to Spring 2027 |
Participants will receive:
- An evidence-based foundation in the theory and practice of effective teaching in higher education
- Access to a curated collection of Canvas-based teaching resources
- Opportunities to connect with other instructors from across the university
- Expert advice on designing (or redesigning) a course
- A copy of Teaching at Its Best: A Research-based Resource for College Instructors, by Todd Zakrajsek and Linda Nilson (Wiley, 2024)
Faculty who attend 5/7 sessions and complete all the program requirements will receive a certificate from The Center for Teaching and Learning recognizing their active participation in the seminar.
For more information, please contact Eric Fournier efournier@wustl.edu.
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