Some observant readers will surely argue that it is far too soon for me to articulate my philosophy of teaching, after only about three decades of teaching experience. They are probably correct, but I ...

This is an overview of my teaching philosophy and some factors that influence my thinking and ideas. This teaching philosophy evolved from a perception of education as it relates to the operative and ...

As I reflect on my vocation as a priest-professor of philosophy, I realize how fortunate I am. What a privilege it is to work ...

You’ve polished your CV and cover letter and lined up your letters of recommendation. Your application for a faculty position is ready, with one big exception: You’re still struggling to write a ...

Over the course of my time at various public schools and universities I have encountered a great many teachers. Some of my teachers were quite good. I would credit my interest in evolutionary ...

At colleges and universities, we commonly ask candidates who are seeking faculty positions to provide a statement of their teaching philosophy. But when people apply for administrative posts in the ...

Most teaching statements are written by people who—let’s be honest—don’t really know that much about teaching. Usually the writers are first-time job seekers with, at best, a year or two as a graduate ...

My teaching philosophy is guided by two quotes that I wrote and clumsily taped to the wall of my office: “Treat the person sitting next to you as if he or she has accomplished amazing things; you will ...

Environmental change and the emerging global scale of engineering provide unprecedented challenges for future engineers. Therefore, we must adapt engineering education by incorporating this diverse ...