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Teaching Dossier (consists of 4 parts)

Approved BioMedical Faculty Council 2/15/05. Effective 7/1/05

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Part 1. Documentation of Teaching Form.

Please fill out the Tables appropriate for your teaching role(s).

These forms include information on your teaching in various settings. It is understood that not all faculty teach in all settings. Many faculty experience a change in role over the years, for example, progressing from lecturer in a course to course leader. Each role and the dates should be documented so that your career progression is evident. Continuation pages should be utilized, as needed. Be sure to note teaching awards!

step one Click on the Table link. On the prompt, save the file.
step twoOpen saved file. Fill in the table. Save it. Close the file. if you need more time to finish the table you can save the file and get back to it later.
step threeIf you need additional pages, click on the appropriate table(s) again and "SAVE AS" with a different name.
step fourAfter filling out the form, save it on your computer. Copies should be printed for inclusion with Promotion or Reappointment dossiers.
  • Table A - Medical School Courses
  • Table B - Undergraduate and Graduate School Courses
  • Table C - Residency/Fellowship/Predoctoral Psychology Internship/Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship
  • Table D- Clinical Education
  • Table E - Clinical Conferences
  • Table F - Continuing Medical Education
  • Table G - Research Supervision
  • Table H - Mentoring Activities
  • Table I - National/Regional Teaching Awards

 

Part 2. Personal Statement.

The Personal Statement is a narrative that should be 1- 3 pages in length. Use 12 point font for legibility! This should include your philosophy of teaching and your approach to your various teaching activities. This is an opportunity for you to highlight your teaching innovations and improvements in courses. Also, you should briefly describe your future plans for your academic career and, in particular, your plans for teaching.


 

Part 3. Instructional Materials

Include here any materials that you have developed for teaching proposes. This can include curricula, syllabi, website urls, publications regarding teaching, or any other materials that you have created to enhance teaching. Copies of power-point presentations are not appropriate here.


 

Part 4. Teaching Evaluations

Teaching evaluations are used by the Promotions Committees to assess your effectiveness as a teacher. Any and all teaching evaluations should be included. Save ALL teaching evaluations you receive. Your department or supervisor may have other evaluations on file. If you teach in pre-clinical courses, the Student Education Office or Office of Medical Faculty Affairs at Brown may also have evaluations of your teaching.

Questions about the Teaching Dossier should be directed to Jeanie Pertain, Manager, Office of Medical Faculty Affairs, Brown Medical School, 863-2198.