The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Program assists graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in developing teaching skills and exploring the faculty role at the college or university level. You'll discuss learning theory and strategies, develop teaching skills, create classroom and job search materials, and work with faculty from a range of institutional types. By completing the program, you can expect to gain a realistic perspective on the skills required for success as a faculty member.
Core Courses
All Preparing Future Faculty courses will be delivered remotely, with asynchronous work in Canvas and synchronous Zoom meetings.
To receive a letter of recognition and certificate of program participation, you’ll complete the program’s two core courses:
- GRAD 8101: Teaching in Higher Education
- Fall 2022, Class 23713, Section 001, Synchronous Online, Tuesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Fall 2022, Class 23714, Section 002, Synchronous Online, Wednesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Fall 2022, Class 23715, Section 003, Synchronous Online, Thursdays 9:00–11:00 a.m.
- GRAD 8200: Practicum for Future Faculty
- Offered again Spring 2023
Elective Courses
You may also register for electives, online GRAD 8200 courses:
- Grad 8200: Designing and Delivering Online Learning
- Offered again Spring 2023
- Grad 8200: Teaching for Learning
- Fall 2022, Class 33714, Section 001, Online asynchronous
Non-degree students and Postdocs
Non-degree students and postdocs are welcome to enroll. Learn more about registration for non-degree students and postdocs.