Graduate Fellows Program

CCTL Graduate Fellows are PhD students with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and interest in how people learn. Selected from across all divisions, disciplines, and schools via a competitive application process, Fellows develop programs and resources to address the needs and concerns of graduate students serving in teaching positions (e.g., TAs, Lecturers) in their fields. Other responsibilities include helping to facilitate the annual Teaching@UChicago orientation, developing and facilitating the Fundamentals of Teaching Series, serving as Teaching Mentors for CCTE 50000: Course Design and College Teaching and CCTE 50300: Scholarly Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Ed, and leading discussions on pedagogical topics of interest at Fellows meetings. The CCTL Graduate Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity to reflect on teaching with a community of peers and gain valuable experience in higher education administration, workshop facilitation, program development, and collaboration with colleagues from different disciplines and programs across campus. 

New Fellows are appointed for one year and may apply for reappointment in subsequent years. The time commitment is expected to be 5 hours per week. Graduate Fellows are financially compensated for their work.  

Eligibility 

Students in any PhD program at the University of Chicago may apply, provided they:

• Are in good academic standing.
• Have at least two quarters of teaching experience at UChicago (e.g., TA or lecturer).
• Have completed or are currently enrolled in the CCTL's pedagogy course, CCTE 50000 Course Design and College Teaching.
• Can participate in all training sessions and the Teaching@UChicago Orientation.

Applications

The application materials include a cover letter, a summary of teaching & pedagogical development experience, a statement of teaching philosophy, verification by your Director of Graduate Studies of good academic standing, and (optional) evidence of teaching effectiveness. 

Please feel free to email teaching@uchicago.edu with any questions you may have about the program or application process.