Part-Time Instructor Development

Part-Time Instructors (PTIs) are a vital part of the Georgia State University community and bring a variety of experiences from a myriad of  backgrounds.  Some of our PTIs are retired faculty, some are successful members of the business and legal fields, and still others are new to teaching and honing their craft. At GSU, it’s not unusual to find PTIs who have taught our students 20, 30, or even 40 years!

CETLOE offers development opportunities specifically tailored to meet the needs of our PTIs. We hope that by doing so, we can create a space for these dedicated teachers to learn from one another and improve  their pedagogical acumen and their social network. Below are some of the resources CETLOE regularly offers for Part-Time Instructors at GSU.

Resources for NEW PTIs

New PTIs can prepare for the semester by working through our PTI on boarding site and completing the PTI iCollege course. Both of these resources are designed to help new PTIs get up and running quickly for a successful semester.

On boarding Page

The on boarding page helps new PTIs, especially those hired very close to the start of the semester, find all the resources they need to prepare for teaching at GSU.

PTI iCollege Course for New Faculty

CETLOE offers an iCollege course for new PTIs. The course includes basic pedagogy lessons, information on GSU policies, and opportunities to interact with other new faculty members through discussions. PTIs can either click through the site to brush up on ideas or departments can ask PTIs to complete the course assignments as proof of training. To be added to the PTI iCollege site, contact Jennifer Hall.

PTI Development

CETLOE offers multiple resources for PTI development. Each of these resources is designed to provide PTIs with an opportunity to network with fellow faculty and gain knowledge that can prepare them to teach at GSU.

Part-Time Instructor Faculty Development Day

Each August CETLOE offers a symposium for GSU Part-Time Instructors. The day-long symposium is held on a Saturday before the semester begins.  All PTIs are welcome to attend, and we especially encourage new PTIs to take part.

Our goals for the symposium are:

Goal 1: Enhance teaching practices at GSU
Goal 2: Promote desired student behaviors
Goal 3: Increasing awareness of best-practices at GSU
Goal 4: Foster a sense of community

At the GSU Part-Time Instructor Symposium, we offer pedagogical development workshops for instructors who are new to teaching and for veteran teachers.  Previous workshops have included discussions on providing feedback, classroom management, active learning strategies, GSU technology and more.

Click here to register for the 2022 Part-Time Faculty Development Day on August 13th, 2022.

 

Pedagogy Workshops, Awards and Mentoring

CETLOE offers support and  throughout the year in smaller venues, including Pedagogy and Technology workshops, Mentorship, and Awards.

Workshops

Each semester, we host a variety of research-based, pedagogy workshops and technology training opportunities. For more information on workshops offered throughCETLOE, check out the calendar on our main page: cetl.gsu.edu

Awards 

Every spring, CETLOE recognizes a PTI for their achievements in the classroom with the PTI Pedagogy Award. PTIs are nominated by their departments for this award. The award winner receives a $500 stipend in the summer, recognition on our website, and a great line for their CV.

Mentoring

We also offer individual mentoring for PTIs who need advice and planning sessions for departments who work with PTIs on a regular basis.  You can make an appointment for an individual consultation by contacting Jennifer Hall, CETLOE Associate Director for PTI Services, at [email protected]