Purpose
The intern will further the CTE’s goal of developing graduate students’ teaching skills thereby empowering them to be more effective TAs and instructors, and preparing them for successful faculty careers. By contributing to graduate-focused programs and research projects, the intern will be instrumental to the CTE’s approach to teaching as a scholarly, evidence-based, and learner-centered practice.
Career Development
This internship will prepare intern for careers in any of the following
Responsibilities
The intern will help to design and implement programs that provide professional development opportunities to graduate students across UVA, such as Tomorrow’s Professors Today, Teaching as a Graduate Student summer orientation(TAGS), and the PhD Plus Graduate Liaisons. Acting as a mentor or leader for these programs, the intern will develop and facilitate workshops, and produce online resources to support the development of their fellow graduate students as teachers. The intern may also fill the role of “training the trainer” – that is, overseeing the development and facilitation of other peer- led graduate student teaching workshops.
Skills Development
This internship will provide experiences to develop and polish the following skills:
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Communicating to diverse audience
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Inter-disciplinary team collaboration
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Project Management and Leadership
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Teaching, Mentoring and Training
Mentoring Plan
The intern will receive ongoing mentorship and support from the CTE faculty member(s) who oversee the programs and projects to which the intern contributes. Interns will strengthen skills in teaching, peer mentoring, workshop development, public speaking, and communication, particularly as these relate to educational settings. The internship also affords the intern the opportunity to explore educational development as a potential career path, reflect on the array of non-traditional career paths available to them within the academy, and develop strength in collaboration skills. Overall, with the support of CTE faculty mentors, the intern will develop a deeper understanding of pedagogical practices in higher education.
Desired Qualities
The CTE welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds and disciplines. We seek mid or late-stage graduate students who have a record of good teaching and familiarity with course design (to be augmented with participation in the CTE’s Course Design Institute). Ideal applicants will not only be innovative and effective teachers, but will also demonstrate a desire to support the pedagogical development of their peers. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills. Prior experience with mentoring or otherwise supporting the development of graduate students’ teaching skills (formally or informally) is desired, but not required.
