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The CET&L has collected the information provided here in order to help you become more comfortable with your role of a teacher in higher education. There is a lot of information included here; we suggest, however, that you first consider browsing a few UC-specific links so you can become familiar with the various resources available to help you hone your way into becoming professional educators.
- Workshops
CET&L provides workshops for faculty and GTAs and we invite you to attend any of these workshops.
- Pedagogical Resources
Provides a number of UC-specific resources as well as links to external resources on topics such as distance learning.
- Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)
PFF is a program designed to further prepare graduate students and postdocs who hope to one day become faculty members in the academy.
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing
This program offered through the Department of English will make you shine on your way through graduate school but will really make you stand out when you hit the job market.
Below, we have identified the most commonly asked questions from graduate students wanting to learn more about teaching at UC and UC-specific resources.
What have you gotten yourself into?
University of Cincinnati is a large, urban, research-extensive university. But how do those descriptors help you better understand your GTA role here? Learn more
What resources does the CET&L offer GTAs?
CET&L offers a variety of programs to help GTAs improve their teaching and their students' learning from workshops to a FALL GTA Seminar. To see the current listing of scheduled programs, click here. For other resources, learn more
What are the most common teaching challenges GTAs face, & how can I address them?
For example, you have little teaching experience, but you're committed to becoming a good teacher. How should you begin? Learn more
What is the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program?
Eventually, you're going to want to find a job, right? Well, there's a lot to know about preparing for and finding a job in academia: the many different types of institutions, writing resumes, writing CVs (and knowing the difference between resumes and CVs!), knowledge of pedagogy, etc. CET&L works closely with PFF to help graduate students navigate the process from GTA to faculty. PFF offers courses, reading-group discussions among teaching peers, and mentoring opportunities that will help GTAs transition from graduate school and into academic careers. Learn more
What do international students need to know about teaching at UC?
If you are an international student, it will help to know some tips about teaching in this country and also where to find campus resources to assist you. Learn more
What campus resources can help me in my role as a GTA?
To help both you and your students, we suggest you take some time to learn about the financial, academic, personal, and professional resources available to you on campus. Learn more
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