The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) Faculty Fellows program provides an opportunity for faculty members to partner with the faculty center to promote excellence in teaching and learning at Missouri State.  Fellows lead initiatives and contribute to projects centered around supporting faculty career development by providing peer mentorship, promoting scholarly teaching practices, supporting faculty engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and leading faculty learning communities (FLCs). Examples of FCTL Faculty Fellows Activities

• Serving as a change agent by increasing awareness of, developing and promoting resources for,  and supporting faculty development in teaching and learning initiatives across campus. 
• Leading a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) based on special interests.
• Designing and facilitating single-session or multi-session faculty development programs.
• Organizing and facilitating faculty reading groups and book studies around special topics.
• Facilitating academic writing groups or retreats to promote faculty learning related to teaching and learning initiatives and/or development of scholarly teaching practices.
• Developing resources or other materials that support faculty in scholarly teaching.
• Peer observations and mentorship.
• Providing input and advice to the FCTL on faculty development needs and professional learning.

This program is open to all faculty and instructors with full-time instructional duties. Prospective FCTL Faculty Fellows must have the ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to scholarly teaching and faculty career development.

Faculty should plan to spend an average of 5 ½ hours per week during a 15-week semester. This is an estimated average per week as we try to limit activities during the most demanding times of the semester; other weeks may require more time commitment.

• Time spent developing and facilitating FLC or other faculty development programs and activities.
• Participating in monthly meetings with FCTL Director and other Faculty Fellows.
• Time spent conducting peer observations and mentoring individual faculty.

Faculty Fellows have the option of receiving a stipend of $6,000 per year  (please be aware this is taxable income), a professional development stipend of $3,000/semester, or a one-time course release paid to their department.

Faculty wishing to be considered as a FCTL Faculty Fellow