WKU Teaching Fundamentals for Part-time Faculty
Winter 2026 Cohort (January 5th - January 18th)
WKU Teaching Fundamentals is a two-week professional development experience designed
specifically for part-time faculty who want to strengthen their teaching skills and
create engaging, student-centered learning environments.
Through a series of interactive content, the online course will cover essential teaching
strategies for both face-to-face and online learning environments. In addition, the
training will provide practical, just-in-time resources to guide part-time faculty
in preparing their course(s) for a strong start, implementing effective instructional
practices, accessing helpful institutional resources, and managing key end-of-semester
tasks.
Topics Include
- Foundations of Effective Teaching – core principles that promote student success
- Syllabus Essentials – creating a clear, organized, and student-friendly syllabus
- Communicating with Purpose – fostering clarity and accountability
- Building Community – fostering presence, engagement and connection with students
- Assessment & Grading Strategies – using effective methods to measure learning
The training wraps up with an annotated syllabus project, where you’ll apply what
you’ve learned by creating or refining a syllabus that highlights intentional choices
in structure, communication, and assessment.
By the end of the two weeks, you’ll walk away with:
- A polished syllabus ready for your next course
- Practical teaching tools and ideas you can implement immediately
- Greater confidence in your role as a WKU instructor
Whether new to teaching or looking for a refresher, this course provides an opportunity for part-time instructors to explore and refine their teaching philosophy while receiving WKU-specific support
For questions about future cohorts, please email citl@wku.edu.
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