Every term, the Center for Integrated Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) provides a variety of online programming designed to help STEM future faculty learn how to teach effectively and inclusively, and how to prepare for and navigate the academic job market.
Postdocs, graduate students, staff, and faculty have free access to this programming using their University of Nebraska–Lincoln credentials to create a CIRTL account. Learn more about CIRTL at UNL.
Fall Programming Preview
- An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching | Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Learn about STEM teaching through online video modules and discussion boards in this 8-week, self-paced Massive Open Online Course developed by CIRTL Network faculty. No capacity. Registration opens late August. - Ethical Dilemmas in Inclusive Teaching: A Case Discussion | Workshop
Analyze a case study with fellow future faculty to explore common challenges that instructors experience and discuss inclusive solutions to those challenges in this one-session workshop. Capacity: 25. Registration opens August 15. - Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College | Event Series
Become familiar with teaching careers at community colleges in this three-part series that explores the joys and challenges of teaching at a community college, the broad diversity of students in their courses, how that diversity enhances learning, and the ins/outs of finding a full-time teaching position at a community college. No capacity. Registration opens August 15. - Finding Your Teaching Mentor | Workshop
Draft a teaching development plan that reflects your local context and academic goals, and explore ways to find a mentor for your teaching development in this two-session workshop. Capacity: 30. Registration opens August 15. - Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning | Workshop
Explore the basic principles of Universal Design for Learning and apply them to resources or practices you use in your own teaching in this two-session workshop. Capacity: 75. Registration opens August 15. - Postdoc Teaching Practicum | Course
Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this semester-long mentorship program. No capacity. Registration opens August 15 (registration is limited to CIRTL members and alumni). - Supporting Neurodivergent Students | Workshop
Learn about common forms of neurodiversity, the obstacles that neurodiverse students might encounter in academia, and teaching strategies to overcome those obstacles in this one-session workshop. Capacity: 50. Registration opens August 15. - Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement | Workshop
Draft a peer-reviewed teaching philosophy statement that reflects your teaching beliefs and experiences in this two-part workshop. Capacity: 50. Registration opens August 15.