Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market
Join us for a presentation on developing a compelling teaching statement for the academic job market. This is the fifth event in The Joyful Journey: Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Series.
Event Details
Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time
3-4 p.m.
Location
Description
Join us for a presentation on developing a compelling teaching statement for the academic job market. We will explore the purpose, structure, and key components of an effective teaching statement, including articulating your beliefs and values, instructional goals, inclusive teaching practices, and assessment strategies. Participants will also learn how to tailor their teaching statement to different institutional contexts, align them with job postings, and communicate their teaching identity.
Cost
Free
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email zmzuleger@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Thursday, February 5, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.