Opportunities and Resources available to Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
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Did you know that CATE offers a variety of short and long-term engagement opportunities for graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors, and postdoctoral scholars to develop as a teacher and further their professional development? We are offering two upcoming opportunities where you can learn more about these offerings from CATE staff and past program participants.
Upcoming Info Sessions
CATE Info Session: Opportunities for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
April 10, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Virtual Event
Are you interested in developing your teaching knowledge and skills, preparing for the job market, and earning a certification you can add to your CV? Hear from Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) staff and past program participants about the opportunities and resources available at UIC. There will be plenty of time for conversation and questions during the session!
Foretelling the Future: Treats, Tea, and Teaching Resources for Graduate Students
April 16, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | TEB Room 201 | 924 S Morgan, Chicago, IL 60607
Are you counting down the days till the end of spring semester? We invite you to take a break from your usual routine and join us for treats, fun, and learning! The CATE staff and past program participants will help you make a prediction about your teaching future by showcasing the opportunities and resources available at UIC to develop your teaching knowledge and skills. Stop by at any time during this event, to enjoy some coffee or tea, treats, and if you choose… to create an origami fortune teller.
Opportunities for Engagement
Some of the resources and opportunities available to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that we will be highlighting at these events include:
- The campus certificate in the Foundations of College Instruction, which is offered in partnership with the Graduate College
- Online events, workshops, and courses and additional certification opportunities available through UIC’s membership in the Center for the Integration of Research Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network.
- CATE Teaching Tidbits Workshops. These 60-120 minute online and in-person interactive workshops are led by CATE facilitators and allow you to connect with other UIC instructors.
- CATE’s on-demand Teaching Guides – these evidence-based resources provide guidance and strategies that you can put into practice in your own teaching.
- Opportunities specifically for graduate teaching assistants including:
- The New Teaching Assistant Orientation
- Resources for Teaching Assistants
- A new course, GC 591: Introduction to College-Level Teaching for Graduate Teaching Assistants, which will be offered beginning in Fall 2024.
We also offer workshops, events, and departmental consultations and sessions geared towards graduate students or postdoctoral scholars on a variety of topics such as writing a teaching statement for the academic job market, professionalizing your TA experience, fostering a growth mindset and sense of belonging, and designing an inclusive syllabus.