Faculty Development Resources
Find resources for every stage of your career, including workshops and seminars, best practices for instructors and more.
Resources for Incoming and Junior Faculty
Explore a collection of essential resources designed to support incoming faculty during onboarding at Dietrich.
Faculty Development Workshops and Seminars
Every year, Dietrich College offers a series of Faculty Development Workshops, covering topics including syllabus design, connecting students with experiential learning opportunities, communicating your research to the media, discovering your bargaining power and more.
Guidance for Faculty re: Generative AI, like ChatGPT
Vince Sha, associate dean of IT and operations, and the many faculty committee members worked to explore and synthesize key information about teaching in today’s AI world. The Best Practice Guide captures the primary issues and needs. This is a living document the team will continue to update, but it is a fantastic place to either start your learning or find resources to take the next step.
Teaching Resources
Learn more about two cornerstones of Dietrich College's undergraduate educational offerings: the General Education Program and Grand Challenge Seminars.
Faculty Development Workshops and Seminars
Generative AI for Teaching and Research
Monday, Sept. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
We will review best practices, recent developments and generative AI projects being conducted in Dietrich College. The workshop will also include an opportunity for faculty to ask questions about how large language models (LLMs) can be integrated into teaching and research.
Host: Vincent Sha, associate dean of IT and operations
Scholars at CMU: A Workshop to Publish a Public Profile in Five Easy Steps
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10:00-11:00a.m., Posner Grand Room 340
Administered by the CMU Libraries, Scholars at CMU is an online resource to find experts and discover potential collaborators at the university. Public Profiles showcase faculty achievements, publications, grants and professional and teaching activities. This workshop will demonstrate how Dietrich faculty can create their public profiles on Scholars at CMU in five easy steps. Please bring a laptop to the session to follow along and publish your profile.
Host: Jason Glenn, program director for research information management services
Hot Moments in Difficult Times
Tuesday, Oct. 29, noon to 1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
In this one-hour discussion, faculty will explore how to anticipate and address emotionally charged moments in the classroom during the election period and other socially tense events. This session will equip professors with tools to plan for difficult dialogues, handle unplanned hot moments and support students and colleagues who may feel vulnerable or distressed. Join us for a case-based discussion on maintaining a productive and inclusive classroom in challenging times.
Host: Ayana Ledford, associate dean for community impact and educational outreach
The Art of Negotiation
Tuesday, Jan. 21, noon-1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
No matter your role or experience level, learning how to negotiate is an essential leadership skill to apply in every aspect of your life. Register to attend this presentation and you will be able to recognize the barriers to making the ask, start to create your negotiation plan and discover your bargaining power!
Host: Ayana Ledford, associate dean for community impact and educational outreach
Inclusive Teaching
Tuesday, March 18, 5-6 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
Hear approaches from the Provost's Inclusive Teaching Fellows on how they promote DEIB strategies in their work.
Host: Ayana Ledford, associate dean for community impact and educational outreach
How to Find and Secure Grant Funding
Monday, April 7, 12:30 to 1:30, Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
Please join us for a workshop on grants and funding opportunities. We'll also discuss strategies for fostering relationships with program officers.
Hosts: Julie Downs, associate dean of research and Lisa Vento, director of sponsored research administration
Helping Students Connect with Experiential Learning Opportunities
Monday, April 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)
Dietrich seeks to ensure that every student can participate in experiential learning throughout their undergraduate program. This workshop is designed to help faculty understand the variety of opportunities for students in the college via community engagement, internships, study abroad and undergraduate research.
Host: Kimberly Piatt, director of experiential learning