News from the Center

August Programming for New Faculty

This August, we will be pausing the ‘Launch’ program and instead offering two date options for ‘Teaching at Brown for the First Time’: Tuesday, August 12, 10:00-11:30 am EDT (Zoom); and Wednesday, August 27, 11:30 am -1:00 pm EDT (in person and on Zoom). Both offerings of ‘Teaching at Brown’ will cover the same content: 1) strategies for developing a Brown University syllabus and creating a motivating, inclusive, and accessible learning environment; 2) overview of Sheridan’s digital teaching resources; and 3) how to get support from the Center and other campus partners throughout the semester. Please feel free to contact sheridan_center@brown.edu with questions.

The Sheridan Teaching Seminar

The Fall 2025 Sheridan Teaching Seminar is now open for registration. In this program, participants engage in an interdisciplinary community of teachers at Brown with the goal of improving their skills as instructors and their students’ learning. For program dates and to register, see the Sheridan Teaching Seminar website. Individuals will be registered for the program as space allows.

Summer Programs

Teaching Tuesdays

Tuesdays in June, Noon - 1:00 pm
SciLi 720 and Zoom

STEM Ed Friday may be on pause for the summer, but our learning community continues with Teaching Tuesdays—a series of four semi-structured conversations designed to support your planning for the fall semester. Each session offers a space to share ideas, explore challenges, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. 

• June 3: What’s Your Teaching MUSE?, II

• June 10: Exploring AI with Colleagues

• June 17: Resetting the Default: Using Choice Architecture to Sustain High Impact Practices

• June 24: Foundational Course Roundtable

14-Day Writing Challenge

July 21 - August 4
Asynchronous (optional in-person gatherings)
Register here (by July 14th)

Are you a graduate student hoping to make progress on a writing project? Hosted by Sheridan’s Writing Center, the 14-Day Writing Challenge will run from July 21 - August 4. Participation will be asynchronous with optional in-person gatherings. The Challenge helps writers meet their goals by providing community support and accountability. Participants will be asked to share their writing goals with other participants, do their best to write for at least 30 minutes per day during the challenge, post their progress at the end of each daily writing session (participants pick their own writing session times), and cheer on other participants as they try to meet their writing goals. Please direct questions to graduate_writing@brown.edu.

Call for Applications

Last Call: Fall 2025 Teaching Consultants

Applications for the Fall 2025 Teaching Consultant Program close on June 2nd. The TC Program is a semester-long learning community for graduate students and postdocs where participants deepen their knowledge of evidence-based inclusive teaching practices and develop skills in workshop facilitation, online teaching, and providing feedback. For more information, see the Teaching Consultants website and application.

Graduate Students: Apply to be a Writing Center Associate

The Sheridan Writing Center is accepting applications for Writing Associate positions for the upcoming academic year. These paid roles are open to current Brown graduate students interested in supporting writers across disciplines and developing their teaching and tutoring practice. Associates work 3–6 hours per week, receive training in inclusive and anti-racist writing pedagogy, and join a vibrant community of educators. All disciplines are welcome. Apply by June 27 for priority consideration. See the job posting on WorkDay for a full job description and to submit your application. Questions? Contact Dr. Charlie Carroll (charles_carroll@brown.edu).

Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows

Applications for the Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows Program are now open. We welcome Lecturers and Assistant Professors to join this learning community centered around evidence-based pedagogy in higher education. To learn more and submit an application, visit the Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows website. Applications for the 2025-2026 program year must be received no later than September 1, 2025.

Recruiting Mentors for CIRTL’s Teaching-as-Research Program

CIRTL@Brown will soon be launching its Teaching-As-Research (TAR) program! TAR involves the use of research methods to develop and implement teaching practices that advance the learning experiences and outcomes of students and teachers. These projects are carried out by graduate students and postdocs, under the mentorship of faculty members and instructors. If you would be interested in being a TAR mentor or learn more about the TAR program, email Dr. Logan Gin (logan_gin@brown.edu).

Brown Learning Collaborative

The Brown Learning Collaborative provides opportunities for undergraduate fellows to collaborate with faculty and peer partners in key academic areas: Data Science, Problem Solving, and Writing.

Share Your Feedback on S/NC

The Problem-Solving Fellows are currently working on a project focused on how students, faculty, and staff think about and advise around S/NC. If you are a faculty or staff member who has thoughts on S/NC, we want to hear from you! Please fill out this interest form to set up a meeting and interview.

Asynchronous Resources and Programs

Creating a Teaching Portfolio

This online, self-paced Canvas workshop from the Sheridan Center guides participants through the process of writing a teaching statement and creating a teaching portfolio. For more information and to register, visit the Teaching Portfolio program website.