Do you have dreams of becoming a faculty member?
UW–Madison provides in-person and online events and resources designed for graduate students and postdocs interested in continuing their careers in academia. These provide guidance on topics such as the following:
- Understanding institutional fit
- Preparing your job application materials
- Conducting your job search
- Developing your research program
- Advancing your teaching skills
Three things you can do to jump start your faculty journey
- Sign up for the Delta mailing list to stay in the loop of professional development opportunities on campus designed for future faculty
- Create your free NCFDD account and start reading the Monday Motivator each week
- Create your Beyond the Professoriate account and explore the Academic Careers program of study
Graduate/Professional Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning
Completing the Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning represents your commitment to excellence as an educator. This certificate prepares you to become a leader in teaching and learning, promoting inclusive and effective educational experiences at the college level. Through this program, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive as an instructor and mentor, be competitive for faculty positions and other academic roles, and contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning practices in your discipline.
Within this certificate program, you will:
- Build foundational knowledge and skills in evidence-based teaching
- Develop strategies to foster inclusive and equitable learning experiences
- Engage with a community that values teaching and learning in higher education
- Become a more confident and effective instructor and mentor
- Prepare for success in the academic job market
Graduate students in any disciplinary area are encouraged to engage in this certificate program, with or without previous teaching experience.
Resources
Delta Program
The Delta Program engages graduate students and postdocs in professional development in teaching, mentoring, outreach and advising — key skills for any future faculty. Delta offers workshops, courses, a Delta Internship, and a certificate.
Beyond the Professoriate
Don't be fooled by the name — Beyond the Professoriate helps graduate students launch their faculty job search. It offers two programs (STEM and Humanities and Social Sciences) for students preparing for faculty careers.
NCFDD
NCFDD is a professional development, training, and mentoring community. It provides online career development and mentoring resources to help graduate students finish their dissertation, enter the faculty job market, and thrive in the academy.
The Writing Center
In addition to providing workshops on preparing materials for job applications, the Writing Center's UW–Madison Writer's Handbook devotes an entire section of their guide to Academic and Professional Writing, including tips on CVs and cover letters.
