What's a GTC (and why should you apply to be one)?

Have you ever wondered how CRLT is able to offer individual consultations for anyone teaching at U-M, including hundreds of GSIs? We couldn't do it without our team of Graduate Teaching Consultants (GTCs).  The GTCs are U-M graduate students, current and former GSIs representing a broad range of fields, who consult with GSIs across campus on teaching and learning. They also often facilitate workshops and contribute to our new GSI training programs. 

CRLT is currently recruiting new GTCs, and we invite any graduate student passionate about learning and teaching to apply. The program is an excellent professional development experience for GTCs, who participate in a learning community and receive continuing training on pedagogy. GTCs have shared that the program helps them to be better teachers themselves and helps prepare them for a range of careers, in and out of academe.

As the coordinator of the current GTC group and a former GTC myself, I know that the program has inspired many GTCs to pursue a career in educational development. As a result of my involvement in the group during my tenure as a graduate student at U-M, I discovered my passion for working with diverse instructors to enhance their teaching and improve student learning. I ultimately pursued a career as an instructional consultant, and many former GTCs have done the same.

For those interested in applying to the GTC group, materials are available on CRLT’s website. Candidates should be experienced college-level instructors with a demonstrated interest in working with others on teaching and pedagogy.
 
We look forward to receiving your application!
 
Laura Schram, lnschram@umich.edu
CRLT Assistant Director
and Coordinator of the GTC Program
Submitted by lnschram on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:33am
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