Faculty Fellow Opportunities

The Peer Coaching Faculty Fellow (PC-FF) works with the Faculty Center Director to sustain and develop the Peer Coaching Program. The Peer Coaching Program functions to create supportive, peer-based mentoring relationships that focus on the improvement of student learning and the organization of effective evidence in the area of instruction for the WPAF.

The PC-FF has the following responsibilities:
•Conduct an orientation session for new Peer Coaches early in fall semester;
• Facilitate group meetings (1-2 per semester) for all Peer Coaches;
• Work with individual Peer Coach pairs, as needed, to assist them in articulating goals and working toward them;
• Ensure that the call for new Peer Coaches goes out each Spring for the following academic year;
• Oversee the selection process for new Peer Coaches; and
•Bring new information pertinent to the Peer Coaching process to the attention of Peer Coaches.

Eligibility: Any tenure-line faculty is eligible to apply. Preferably the PC-FF will have
• Completed a year as a Peer Coach prior to applying for the position;
• Established a record of commitment to faculty development.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week (average over semester)

Benefit: Stipend is approximately $500 for travel/supplies (dependent on budget)

Application: Submit a letter of interest and CV (preferably in the format recommended for WPAFs) by : April 6, 2007

Selection Process: The Faculty Center Director will review all applications. You will be notified no later than April 30, 2007.

More information on the Peer Coaching Program