Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
In this interactive two-part workshop, participants will learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how it’s used on the academic job market, discuss ideas and ask questions about your own statement, then draft and refine a statement.
Event Details
Date
Monday, September 21, 2026
Time
3-4:30 p.m.
Location
Description
We will discuss elements of teaching statements, evidence of effective teaching tailored for different academic jobs, and strategies to get started or polish existing teaching statements. Participants from all disciplines will become better equipped and prepared to communicate their teaching practice through this workshop’s small group writing and feedback process.
Cost
Free
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email kdiamond3@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Monday, September 7, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.