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Statement of Teaching Philosophy

The ability to discuss your teaching philosophy and demonstrate how you implement your philosophy of teaching through a teaching porfolio is essential to securing a faculty position.
The Teaching Portfolio
Teaching is gaining increasing emphasis -- even at research-oriented instutitions. Show that you've got what it takes by preparing a teaching portfolio with this advice.
The Teaching Portfolio
Teaching is gaining increasing emphasis -- even at research-oriented instutitions. Show that you've got what it takes by preparing a teaching portfolio with this advice.
Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy
What is your teaching philosophy? If you're applying for a faculty position, be prepared to send a statement of teaching philosophy to discuss how you approach teaching because professors' roles as teachers are increasingly important in academia.
Developing a Philosophy of Teaching Statement
A concise guide to an onerous task
Writing Your Statement
Start writing your statement by considering answers to these guiding questions.
Teaching Portfolios
Comprehensive links to resources to help faculty in creating teaching portfolios.

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