The POSTDOC READINESS to ENTER the PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM (PREPP) is a professional development initiative designed to equip postdoctoral scholars with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to successfully transition into ... Read more
Backward Design: Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences: Start with the end in mind: backward design is an instructional approach that centers student learning and promotes alignment of the learning activities, assessments, ... Read more
Welcome to Chapel Hill! New Postdoc Meet & Greet is an excellent opportunity for new postdocs to connect with other postdocs on campus, meet the staff of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs ... Read more
Mentoring Up & Aligning Expectations: This workshop gives participants practical strategies to work more effectively with their mentors by reframing the mentoring relationship, setting expectations that benefit both mentor and ... Read more
Positive Emotions / Interactions with Strangers
Communicating with Confidence and Purpose: This workshop provides participants with practical communication tools they can apply in a range of mentoring situations. Attendees will learn how to navigate communication across ... Read more
Transparent Assignment Design: Communicating Expectations with Students: Clarity in purpose, task, and criteria promotes student success in assessments. The TiLT framework is a guide for writing assignment descriptions that communicate ... Read more
Teaching is a vital aspect of faculty work, so knowing how to demonstrate one’s approach to instruction in their teaching statement is important when putting together a faculty application. Assistant professors ... Read more
Maximize your Mentor Relationships: Building Your Support Network - This workshop explores how to identify and cultivate a diverse mentoring network that supports both research and career development. Participants will ... Read more
Building Independence: Mentoring Approaches for Career Development: This session emphasizes how postdocs can use mentoring relationships to advance independence and professional growth. Participants will develop strategies for setting career goals, ... Read more
Teaching and GenAI: Prioritizing Learning: GenAI presents new opportunities and challenges in the classroom. This workshop will cover strategies to generate meaningful learning with or without the aid of AI ... Read more
A job talk is a presentation during a faculty interview that showcases a candidate’s qualifications for the position. Assistant professors and/or department heads will provide guidance on how to successfully ... Read more