Expectations & Application Process

Being a CTRL Faculty Fellow offers a variety of professional development opportunities and significant support from CTRL and campus partners. During their Fellowship time, Faculty Fellows engage in specific projects and activities based on their Fellowship track (described below) as well as participate in community-oriented meetings and events. All fellowships, besides the adjunct fellowship, are either a year or two year-long commitment, with the majority of the work being completed during the academic year, and minimal work during the summer.

Regardless of their specific area of focus, all Faculty Fellows will:

• Serve as liaisons between CTRL and their academic unit
• Review a subset of proposals for the Ann Ferren Conference (Optional for Adjunct Fellow)
• Participate in optional community-building opportunities bringing together current and past Fellows
• Contribute to CTRL’s broader mission by attending CTRL events, writing for the CTRL Beat, and/or helping to review and curate CTRL resources.
• Serve as a Faculty Advisory Committee and meet once or twice per semester with the Assistant Vice Provost of CTRL.
• Provide feedback during and upon conclusion of the Fellowship to contribute to ongoing enhancement of the CTRL Faculty Fellows program.

Adjunct Faculty Fellows

Description: The Adjunct Faculty Fellow will support adjunct faculty at AU by assessing adjunct faculty needs, providing adjunct faculty with support and mentorship in navigating American University, and supporting the implementation of effective teaching practices to promote student learning. The fellow will serve as a resource for adjunct faculty looking to enhance their teaching and connect with the adjunct community at AU. The Adjunct Faculty Fellow will work closely with CTRL and relevant campus partners to develop a plan of work and engage in other activities in support of CTRL’s mission.

Eligibility:  Open to adjunct faculty who are teaching during the semester they hold the fellowship. Additional requirements:

• must have previously taught at least one course as an adjunct at AU;
• must not be current full-time staff at AU; and
• must be located in the DC-metro area.

Stipend & Time Commitment: The Adjunct Faculty Fellowship comes with a stipend of $2,000 per semester and requires a one-semester commitment, beginning the week before the start of the semester. Fellows are also encouraged to meet once with the next semester’s Adjunct Faculty Fellow once they have been selected to hand off any relevant information.

Application Process: Applicants are required to submit a 300- to 500-word statement describing their experience as an adjunct instructor and the activities they would like to pursue as a Faculty Fellow.

CTRL Contact: Dr. Mary Catherine Stoumbos (stoumbos@american.edu)

Artificial Intelligence in Teaching & Research Faculty Fellows

Description: The Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research Fellow works closely with CTRL and the Office of Academic Integrity to research various aspects of the impact of Generative AI on teaching and research (including how it can be used to facilitate these activities as well as how to approach responsible use of and limitations of GAI); develop resources and lead workshops on related topics; conduct faculty-focused outreach to support work with (and around) generative AI tools; and facilitate networking and collaboration among AU stakeholders on these matters.

Eligibility:  Open to all full-time faculty and requires a one-year commitment

Stipend & Time Commitment: The position comes with a stipend of $4,000 for the year and requires a one-year commitment.

Application Process: Applicants must submit a 500-word statement describing their experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence use and impact on teaching and/or research, and include research, outreach ideas, and projects they want to pursue as an AITR Faculty Fellow.

CTRL Contact: Anna Olsson (aolsson@american.edu)

AU Core Faculty Fellows

Description: AU Core Fellows support faculty teaching within the AU Core Curriculum, commonly known as general education. The Fellows will collaborate closely with CTRL and AU Core to develop and provide programming and resources for faculty, aligning with the active and inquiry-based learning principles of the curriculum.

Prospective Fellows are encouraged to propose initiatives focused on, but not limited to:

• Uplifting and documenting teaching excellence
• Closing equity gaps in grading
• Reengaging ourselves and our students post-COVID-19

Please clearly outline how your proposal connects to one or more components of the AU Core curriculum. Additionally, all Fellows will assist with “Connecting Across the Core” programming, which aims to build community and help faculty understand how their courses contribute to the greater whole of the Core.

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty, tenure track or term, who have taught in AU Core

Stipend & Time Commitment: The position comes with a stipend of $4,000 for the year and requires a one-year commitment.

Application Process: Applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word statement describing their experience with AU Core and activities they want to pursue as an AU Core Faculty Fellow.

CTRL Contact: Dr. Hannah Jardine (hjardine@american.edu)

Greenberg Building Future Faculty (GBFF) Faculty Fellows

Description: The work of the Greenberg Building Future Faculty (GBFF) Faculty Fellows is to support the professional development of students participating in the GBFF Program.  The fellows will work collaboratively with CTRL, relevant campus partners, and GBFF students to develop programming that focuses on the academic job market and key information students need to know. Fellows will also review and provide feedback to Greenberg graduate students on their job market materials, such as teaching statements or sample syllabi. We particularly encourage applications from those who have recently experienced the job market and/or have experience on hiring committees.

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty, tenure track or term.

Stipend & Time Commitment: The position comes with a stipend of $4,000 per year and requires a two-year commitment. Most of the work for the fellowship will occur during the academic year, with occasional tasks during the summer needed to support GBFF students.

Application Process: Applicants are required to submit a 300- to 500-word statement describing their interest and experience with the academic job market and graduate student mentorship, citing examples and activities that they would like to pursue as a GBFF Faculty Fellow.

CTRL Contact: Dr. Mac Crite (mcrite@american.edu)

Inclusive Pedagogy (IP) Faculty Fellows

Description: The Inclusive Pedagogy (IP) Fellows support faculty in exploring the role that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice play in enhancing teaching environments. The Fellow will work closely with CTRL and relevant campus partners to develop and offer programming and resources for faculty colleagues across AU, teaching in all contexts.

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty, tenure track or term.

Stipend & Time Commitment: The position comes with a stipend of $4,000 for the year and requires a two-year commitment.

Application Process: Applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word statement describing their experience and interest in inclusive pedagogy, citing examples and activities they want to pursue as an IP Faculty Fellow.

CTRL Contact: Dr. Shed Siliman (shed@american.edu)

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Faculty Fellows

Description: The work of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Faculty Fellows is to further the study of factors that impact student learning. Each SoTL Fellow will develop a scholarly research project on an aspect of their own teaching that they are interested in investigating and serve as a resource for colleagues interested in SoTL. We especially encourage application from those interested in artificial intelligence and its impact on the classroom, as well as broad access in higher education. Additional information about SoTL can be found on the CTRL SoTL Resources page, and in this recent recording of a panel workshop of past SoTL fellows. Each SoTL Fellow will work closely with CTRL and other relevant campus partners, such as the library, to develop and carry out their scholarly project.

Eligibility: Open only to full-time, term faculty.

Stipend & Time Commitment: The SoTL Fellow appointment is supported in part by the Milton and Sonia Greenberg fund and comes with a stipend of $4,000 per year for two years and up to $2,000 for research materials or faculty development use, such as conference or publication fees.

Application Process: Applicants will be required to submit a 500-word research proposal that responds to the following prompts:

• What motivated you to complete a SoTL project?
• What research topic or question would you like to investigate as a SoTL project?
• Briefly describe your rationale for choosing this topic or question.
• What impact on student learning might your investigation yield?

CTRL Contact: Dr. Mac Crite (mcrite@american.edu)

Retired Faculty Fellowships