Preparing Future Faculty through the Greenberg Seminar for Effective Teaching

“Three ideas underlie the Greenberg Seminar. First, teaching is both an art and a science that can be learned through experiential study and practice. There is more to teaching than talking or listening for fifty minutes. Second, teaching should be prized as highly as research. There is no inherent conflict in being both a scholar and a teacher and dedicating time and energy to their enhancement. Third, college and university teaching represents more than expertise in a scholarly discipline. It means that you are privileged to be part of an extended community that constitutes one of the most important professions in the world.”

Milton Greenberg, 2002

The CFE has been charged with implementing Milton Greenberg’s vision since 1998. We are excited to announce a re-launch of the program as the 2-year, cohort-based, in-person Greenberg Seminars for Effective Teaching. The program is open to any American University students enrolled in a terminal degree program (PhD, EdD, or MFA) who are interested in preparing for an academic career. During the two years, you will gain hands-on, practical experience to help strengthen your teaching and to prepare for your post-student roles.

Benefits include:

• peer cohort to support your journey as a graduate student
• supported development of job market materials (e.g., CV, teaching statement, sample syllabi)
• opportunities for guest lecturing and, where appropriate, summer adjunct teaching
• a transcript notation indicating your completion of this teaching preparation program
• access to funding to attend teaching conferences and professional conferences

Registration for Year 1 of the Greenberg Seminars is now open.