Innovative Teaching Fellows Program
Program OverviewThe Office of the Provost seeks 18 interested and dedicated faculty members to participate in the inaugural Innovative Teaching Fellows program to assist with developing expertise beyond an already established foundational knowledge in one of three technical tracks. The expectation is for the faculty members to exemplify their understanding of how an area is implemented in teaching and learning. This program will consist of the following three tracks:
The members will serve two-year terms as a community cohort. Members will complete projects in one of the three tracks above and disseminate their findings and innovations to their communities and the broader university. The group may also serve as evaluators for educational tools offered by external organizations if Texas A&M is considering adoption. |  |
This two-year commitment will begin the Fall 2024 semester and continue through the end of the Spring 2026 semester.
Session Audience
Faculty who teach courses at Texas A&M that demonstrate teaching competence in the technical area they aim to join
Community Engagement
Engage monthly with the community to discuss teaching innovations within your technical track
Project Development
Formulate a project proposal by the end of the first semester, then implement and disseminate it in the following semesters
Program Outcomes
- Foster awareness of the latest developments and best practices in AI, Canvas, and classroom technology applications in various disciplines and domains.
- Experiment and innovate with tools and techniques to enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes.
- Participate in dialogue and feedback among members and external experts to share experiences, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Develop project proposals that advance innovative teaching and learning.
The Innovative Teaching Fellows program welcomes faculty with an established foundational understanding of the working group they wish to participate in. Participants will engage in discussions and the creation of project proposals to develop innovative teaching techniques surrounding the three working group topics.
Program Benefits and Milestones
- A bursary of $2500 across 4 milestones
- An enhanced understanding of a topic that is prevalent in academic affairs promoting professional development
- Strategies for more effective implementation of AI, Canvas or classroom technology
- Networking opportunities with faculty across the university
- A faculty cluster of teaching innovation, excellence, and expertise in strategic areas identified as important to teaching and learning at Texas A&M University
Facilitators
Dr. Michael Johnson
Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Success Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
mdjohnson@tamu.edu
Dr. Clint Patterson
Assistant Director of Mentoring & Graduate Education
Center for Teaching Excellence
capatterson@tamu.edu
Additional Facilitators
- Innovative Teaching Fellows Advisory Committee
- Educational Consultant Kelli Adam and Innovative Teaching Fellows project team
Program Timeline
Innovative Teaching Fellows Cohort 1 will begin in the Fall 2024 semester and conclude at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.| Cohort | Application Period | Launch | Conclude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | April - May 2024 | August/September 2024 | May 2026 |
| 2025-2027 | March-April 2025 | August/September 2025 | May 2027 |
- Kick-off Informational Meeting: Face-to-face, 2-hour lunch meeting in the early fall semester (date, time, location to be determined based on participant availability)
- Monthly 2-hour lunch meetings over the course of the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters within each technical expertise community
- Presentation of project conceptualization plan for peer dissemination, and presentation of implemented project at TTLC or similar teaching and learning conference
- The Innovative Teaching Fellows program will engage in activities such as workshops, webinars, demos, discussions, projects, and showcases over its four-semester duration
How to Apply
Please apply using the application form. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to reflect on your innovative teaching experience along with your potential to develop as an expert. Applications are due May 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
From there an advisory committee will review the applications and will decide on the participants in the inaugural cohort by July 1, 2024.
Application Process Timeline
Listening Sessions
To learn more about the program and application process, please attend the listening sessions:
| Session Date | Listening Session Links |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Event link |
| Friday, May 24, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Event link |