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Teaching Skills

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Interested in sharing your knowledge with others? Want to become a faculty member at a teaching-focused institution? UNMC Graduate Studies has a variety of opportunities for you to obtain and grow the teaching skills needed to thrive as an educator.

Non-Credit Opportunities

Credit Opportunities

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Interprofessional Academy of Educators Memberships

Want to learn from some of the best educators on campus? The Interprofessional Academy of Educators connects you will members across the state who offer mentoring and guidance on education best practices, scholarly activities, and more. Visit the Academy to learn how you can join as a Learner Member.

Resources to Craft Your Teaching Philosophy

If you're going to become an educator, it is important to have a honed teaching philosophy, particularly when seeking a faculty position in higher education. Here are some resources from other universities that can help you define and craft your own teaching philosophy and teaching statement.

Writing a Teaching Philosophy or Teaching Statement
This resource from Indiana University covers a variety of recommendations for writing a teaching philosophy and statement.
Teaching Philosophy & Statements
University of Michigan provides links for multiple university resources, as well as resources on writing a diversity statement.
Philosophy of Teaching Statement
Ohio State University provides a concise philosophy of teaching statement definition, along with technical writing suggestions and example statements from real faculty members.