Teaching Programs
The Teaching Program is a professional development program designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars build knowledge and skills in research-based teaching strategies, through growth opportunities such as workshops, 1:1 mentoring and cohort experiences. It also offers them the opportunity to showcase their knowledge by achieving a Basic or Advanced Teaching Certificate.
Overall, it prepares pathways for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to become successful teachers in higher education or similar learning contexts by equipping them with an essential foundation of knowledge and skills for promoting student success.
Pedagogy Workshops
Build and deepen your knowledge of research-based teaching strategies by attending any of our many workshops which cover topics such as Active Learning, Assessments & Rubrics, Engaging Diverse Learners, AI and Games & Learning. For details on dates, times and registration, please see the Graduate School’s Professional Development’s Workshops website. You can also use your participation in these workshops to earn a Teaching Certificate, which will be noted on your official transcript. For more details, see the Teaching Certificate website.
Microlearning
Short on time but still want to keep building those career-related skills and competencies? Take advantage of our microlearning platform where you can complete a microlearning module in as little as 10 minutes!
This microlearning site offers you several different pathways for enhancing your success both during graduate school and beyond.
- Career Readiness
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Teaching
You can choose any one (or all) of these learning pathways. After completing a certain number of microlearning modules, you can earn a digital badge which you can then share on your LinkedIn page as a way of showcasing your accomplishment! Questions? Contact the Director of Teaching Programs, Phil Tietjen.
Register for one or more of these sessions by going to the Professional Development Workshops page or you can click this registration link. Questions? Please feel free to contact the Director of Teaching Programs, Dr. Phil Tietjen.
Consultations & Drop-In Sessions
As an additional means of supporting graduate student professional development, Dr. Phil Tietjen offers 1:1 consulting and weekly drop-in sessions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to talk about questions related to teaching, applying for academic positions and related topics. Meetings can happen online (Zoom) or in-person. To reserve a time to meet, use NCSU’s Navigate scheduling system or email him.
“Throughout this comprehensive program, I’ve had the opportunity to delve deep into pedagogical theories, explore innovative teaching methodologies, and gain hands-on experience in classroom management.”
Abid Amin Naeem
Former Graduate Teaching Assistant
Professor Pathways
Professor Pathways is a professional development opportunity primarily focused on graduate students (1-2 years from graduation) and postdocs who intend to pursue faculty positions in higher education. It is a cohort-based, in-person experience that consists of multiple sessions featuring job search strategies, interview tips, hands-on workshops for developing job packages (e.g., CV, cover letters, teaching philosophy), and panel discussions with faculty. For more details, contact the Director of Teaching Programs, Dr. Phil Tietjen.
Advanced Teaching Certificate
This cohort-based, multi-session workshop series provides graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with an opportunity to deepen and enhance the work that was completed in the Basic Teaching Certificate. More specifically, the Advanced Teaching Certificate (ATC) aims to provide participants with high-impact learning experiences through presenting micro-teaching demonstrations and designing high-quality learning experiences using established pedagogical frameworks. Based on principles drawn from sociocultural learning theory, the ATC also aims to support participants in building a Community of Practice by promoting regular opportunities for dialogue and feedback with similarly situated peers.
Prerequisite: Completion of Teaching Certificate.
Registration: The next ATC will happen in the Spring 2027 semester; specific dates will be posted in Fall 2026. For more details, contact Dr. Phil Tietjen.
