The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning awards recognize individuals who have achieved excellence in the scholarship of teaching and learning as demonstrated through research that focuses on evidence-based teaching practices that promote UNLV students’ learning. The award recipient receives a $2,000 award and will be recognized at the UNLV Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony every spring semester.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be members of the UNLV teaching community with at least three years of teaching experience prior to the date of nomination.
- Previous winners may reapply once five years have elapsed from their last award.
- Note: This is not a teaching award, but an award to recognize outstanding scholarship on teaching and learning.
Application Materials
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Include a table of contents that follows the structure listed below.
Applications should be submitted in a single pdf file. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Include a table of contents that follows the structure listed below.
Applications are due before 5:00pm on Friday, February 23, 2024.
- Table of Contents
- A 250-300 word statement about your scholarship that addresses the following:
- What was the research question you pursued regarding teaching and learning, and what motivated you to pursue it?
- How has engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning impacted your teaching?
- Future directions - what are your goals for disseminating research on teaching and learning going forward?
- What is the impact of your scholarship on teaching and learning in the university and/or in your discipline?
- Up to three select examples of the candidate’s work. These should be primarily articles or book chapters on the topic of teaching and learning, either discipline-specific or higher education focused. Should meet some or all of the selection criteria listed below.
- Curriculum Vitae
Selection Criteria
Evaluators will be judging the application based on the following criteria:
- Engages in the systematic examination of issues about student learning and instructional conditions that promote learning,
- Demonstrates use of appropriate methods for investigating and evaluating the impact of teaching practices on student learning,
- Advances the state of research and knowledge about teaching and learning in the field,
- demonstrates public, peer reviewed and critiqued scholarship, and dissemination of findings, and
- Is recognized by students and/or colleagues/has made an impact on the university or the discipline.
For tips on compiling an excellent application please contact the Teaching & Learning Commons.
Contact
Haroon (Stephen) Sahotra
Director Teaching and Learning Commons
haroon.stephen@unlv.edu
702-774-3438
Gilberto Murillo
Teaching and Learning Project Coordinator
gilberto.murillo@unlv.edu
702-895-0334