How to Apply

Who may apply
Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Fellows in the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science and other professional schools are invited to apply for the program. We will accept up to twenty-five new TPT participants for 2009-10. Candidates interested in pursuing academic positions after leaving U.Va. will find the program most beneficial. In order to complete all program requirements, candidates are recommended to have at least two years remaining at U.Va. Please consult the FAQ page if you have additional questions regarding whether you're eligible for the program or whether it is suitable for your professional development needs. Still can't find answers to your questions? Please contact one of the program administrators.

Obligations
Participants in the Tomorrow’s Professor Today Program are required to:

• Complete program requirements within two years and while affiliated with U.Va.
• Participate in the TPT informational orientation held in early to mid-September.
• Attend at least one TPT-sponsored event per semester
• Select a program advisor to mentor your work in the program. Final selection should be made before the orientation meeting. Although your advisor can come from inside or outside your department, we advise choosing someone who will take the time to talk about teaching and professional growth, who can speak to your specific disciplinary context as a graduate student and/or future faculty member, and who might serve as your advocate in the future.
• Contribute to the collegiality of the program (e.g., peer-partnering with other participants)
• Support program feedback and assessment initiatives
• Keep program coordinators and advisor informed of progress

How to Apply
To apply for the 2009-10 program, candidates must submit to the Teaching Resource Center by Friday, June 5, 2009 the following:

• Cover Sheet (pdf) - the cover sheet includes an academic biography, contact information and a participant agreement.
• Application (MSWord) - the application should address your motivations for entering the program, level of interest, and individual goals for the program.
• CV - a brief, one-page CV

Among other factors, including balance among disciplines, the selection committee will consider the level of

• interest and motivation in achieving program goals
• willingness to be an active participant
• commitment to teaching, research and other professional development activities.

For more information, contact the Teaching Resource Center at 982-2815 or trc-tpt@virginia.edu.