University Teaching Leadership Fellows: Application and Selection Process

This page contains information about the application and selection process for the University Teaching Leadership Fellows. For more information about the University Teaching Leadership Fellows, including the goals, eligibility, award, and expectations of Fellows, see the main  University Teaching Leadership Fellows site.


Optional Information Sessions

Information sessions have been completed for the Fall 2022 academic term. If you would like to receive the slides from the information session or have any questions please contact Dr. Christie Stewart at cstew@uoguelph.ca.


Submit an Application (Deadline closed for the 2023 cohort)

Prior to submitting an application, a verbal or written expression of interest should be made to develop a project idea of interest to the College or Library and Institution. For faculty, the expression of interest should be made to the Associate Dean, Academic, or Department Chair/Director. Conversations with the Associate Dean, Academic, Department Chair, Director, and/or Dean prior to application are recommended to discuss the project and potential changes to the DOE. For librarians, the expression of interest should be made to the relevant Manager or Head. Conversations with the Associate University Librarian, Dean and/or Manager prior to application are recommended to discuss the project and potential changes to the DOE.

Application

Applicants email one document to provost@uoguelph.ca containing:

  1. Teaching and Learning Project Proposal
  2. College-Level Communication and Networking Proposal
  3. University Teaching Leadership Fellow Applicant Background and Goals

See What Should be Included in Each Section of the Application? in the FAQs for details about what to include, including word and pages limits for each section.


Letter(s) of Support

  • Recommended: A Letter of Support from one of the following:

    • Dean, Associate Dean, Academic, or Department Director/Chair - for faculty applicants. For UofG –Humber adjunct faculty applicants, a letter of recommendation can also be provided by the Vice Provost or Associate Vice Provost of Guelph-Humber. Applicants are encouraged to have conversations with their Dean and Director/Chair about their potential work as a Fellow, including potential changes to their DOE, prior to submitting their application. The Letter of Support should state how the Dean, Associate Dean or Director/Chair will actively supporting the Fellow in their work and recognize their time and effort as a Fellow. Include how the applicant’s DOE will change if they are awarded this appointment. If the College or Department is providing any additional resources, funding, or support, this should be noted in the letter of support.

    • Associate University Librarian, Head and/or Manager - for librarian applicants.
      Applicants are encouraged to have conversations with their Manager and Head about their potential work as a Fellow, including potential changes to their DOE, prior to submitting their application. The Letter of Support should state how the Associate University Librarian, Head and/or Manager will actively supporting the Fellow in their work and recognize their time and effort as a Fellow. Include how the applicant’s DOE will change if they are awarded this appointment. If the Library is providing any additional resources, funding, or support, this should be noted in the letter of support.

  • Optional: Up to two other letters of support can be included. If the proposed project involves significant collaboration with other campus offices or departments, the collaborator(s) should write a letter of support with a clear agreement to support and contribute to the project.
     

Letter(s) of Support should be emailed to provost@uoguelph.ca by either the letter writer or the applicant by the application deadline.


Review and Selection Process

The selection process is committed to equity and diversity in the representation of Fellows, including across all divisions and campuses at the University.

February 6, 2023: Application deadline.
February/March 2023: The committee conducts a review of applicants. The committee is comprised of: 

  • 2-3 U of G faculty members who are university- or national-level teaching award recipients
  • An undergraduate and graduate student representative 
  • A representative from the Office of Teaching and Learning 
  • 2 University of Guelph individuals with expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning, educational leadership, or nationally recognized excellence in teaching 

By April 2023: The committee provides a ranked list of applicants to the Provost. 
By May 2023: The Provost reviews recommendations and appoints individuals to be inducted as University Teaching Leadership Fellows. 
July 1, 2023: University Teaching Leadership Fellows begin their 3-year appointment. 


Evaluation Criteria

Each UTLF Selection Committee member will use the rubric below to review and score each application. Evaluation Rubric scores will provide an initial indicator of the relative strengths of the application. The Selection Committee will meet to engage in discussion about their evaluations, their rubric scores and merits of each application and rank all applications. The discussion will provide the opportunity to share each committee members’ reflection on the applications to develop the overall ranking list.

Criteria Score Scale

  • Not evident/Not submitted = 0
  • The description provided is not acceptable = 1
  • The description provided is acceptable and meets the minimal expectations outlined in each criterion = 2
  • The description provided is excellently articulated, justified and exceeds the minimal expectations outlined in each criterion = 3

A downloadable PDF of the Evaluation Rubric can be found at the bottom of this page

Evaluation Rubric

Criteria Category

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria Score

(0, 1, 2, or 3)

Section 1. Project Proposal

Project Title and Abstract

Project title and abstract describe a summary of the project in 250 words or less, including project description, goals/outcomes, plans and methods, and contribution to the college or university.

 

Purpose and Goals

 

Proposal identifies a gap or challenge related to teaching and learning at UofG. Proposed work is innovative. The purpose of the project, its intended outcomes, and specific questions to be answered are defined.

 

Significance and Impact

Proposal clearly describes how the innovative project, and its findings will have a significant impact on teaching and learning at UofG and makes a compelling argument for how the project will advance the Teaching and Learning Plan and other institutional initiatives.

 

Literature Review

Proposal demonstrates that the project is grounded in prior research and scholarship and describes how the project builds on existing literature.

 

Methods/Activities and Timeline

Proposal describes the project design, including the type of data that will be collected, how the data will be collected, how it will be analyzed and explains why the design is appropriate for the project question.

 

Project timeline is realistic and appropriate.

 

Proposal describes how the success of the project will be assessed.

 

Proposal describes the evaluation methods linked to the intended outcomes.

 

Knowledge Dissemination

Proposal identifies a feasible plan to share results of the project at UofG and outside of UofG in high quality scholarly outlets.

 

Proposal identifies how findings will be implemented or scaled across the college or institution

 

Budget Narrative

Proposal includes an itemized budget. Note: Funding can be used for an undergraduate or graduate research assistant, expenses related to research and scholarly activities (see Eligible Expenses as listed for the Research Leadership Chairs), or professional development related to teaching, research, or educational leadership.

Proposal identifies additional funds given from the College, Department, or other internal or external grants and awards.

 

Total Score: Section 1

 

 

 

Section 2. College-Level Networking Proposal

College-Level Networking Proposal Contents

Proposal defines the innovative goals and outcomes of the initiative.

 

Proposal describes how the project builds on existing initiatives in the College.

 

Timeline is realistic and appropriate and includes concrete actions.

 

Proposal describes how the success of the initiative will be measured.

 

Any additional resources, support, or expertise needed are reasonable and attainable.

 

Total Score: Section 2

 

 

 

Section 3. University Teaching Leadership Fellow Applicant Background and Goals

Proposed (Desired) Fellow Title: (not scored)

Evidence of Teaching Excellence, Expertise, and Leadership in the area of focus and Curriculum Vitae

Applicant provides appropriate and sufficient evidence that they possess the prerequisite skills to conduct the project, including a strong track record as an innovative leader in teaching and learning. Please refer to examples listed in What should be included in each section of the application? Section 3.

 

Applicant provides concrete plans, and sufficient evidence that they have the skills and initiative to lead teaching and learning conversations and networking at a college level.

 

Personal/Professional Development Goals and Needs

Applicant provides concrete goals and plans for furthering their personal or professional development during their term as a Fellow and identifies any specific knowledge or skills needed to complete the project or college-level networking goals, and a plan to develop these skills.

 

Applicant identifies how this position will enhance their teaching practice and educational leadership.

 

Total Score: Section 3

 

 

 

Total Score for all criteria

Add each section score above (Section 1 + Section 2 + Section 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Application Documents - Non-required

Present/Absent

Recommended: Letter of Support from one of the following:

For faculty applicants: Dean, Associate Dean, Academic, or Department Director/Chair.

For UofG –Humber adjunct faculty applicants: Dean, Associate Dean, Academic, or Department Director/Chair. Vice Provost of Guelph-Humber or Associate Vice Provost of Guelph-Humber. 

For librarian applicants: Associate University Librarian, Head and/or Manager.

 

Applicants are encouraged to have conversations with the respective individuals above about their potential work as a Fellow, including potential changes to their DOE, prior to submitting their application. The Letter of Support should state how the chosen individual above will actively support the Fellow in their work and recognize their time and effort as a Fellow. Include how the applicant’s DOE will change if they are awarded this appointment. If the College, Department or Library is providing any additional resources, funding, or support, this should be noted in the letter of support.  

 

Optional: Up to two other letters of support can be included. If the proposed project involves significant collaboration with other campus offices or departments, the collaborator(s) should write a letter of support with a clear agreement to support and contribute to the project.

 

For questions about the University Teaching Leadership Fellows initiative please contact Dr. Christie Stewart at cstew@uoguelph.ca.


 

 

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