230 - Professional Development Workshop. Thriving at Teaching Focused Institutions

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

What is it like to thrive in a teaching focused institution? Based on conversations we've been having at ASA and regional conferences, over social media, in the hallways, and elsewhere, it seems like teaching is on the forefront of many of our minds. For many, we enter the profession with a range of experiences and respect (or lack thereof) around our teaching from our training in graduate school. But what do you do when you (finally!) land a job that expects you to be dynamic and excellent in the classroom? We would like to share our experiences as a way to strengthen sociologists love of and confidence around teaching at institutions where our teaching agenda might be equal or greater than our research. We will also offer practical advice for preparing to work at a teaching focused institution.

Sub Unit

• Professional Workshop

Session Organizer

• Alison S. Better, City University of New York-Kingsborough Community College

Leader

• Alison S. Better, City University of New York-Kingsborough Community College

Co-Leaders

• Matthew T. Loveland, Le Moyne College

• Chandra D. L. Waring, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

• Todd Schoepflin, Niagara University