[Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)](https://acm.edu)

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Typical award: $32,500 per project; generally supports a one-year cohort and related activities

Builds a cohort of faculty peer observers to enhance teaching development and support across ACM institutions through training, collaboration, and resource sharing.

--- ## Description The Faculty Teaching Fellows Program is designed to strengthen professional development in teaching across ACM member institutions by developing a cohort of faculty with expertise in peer observation of teaching. The program addresses the need for intentional training in peer observation, going beyond what individual campus Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) can offer. Selected Teaching Fellows participate in an intensive summer workshop, followed by a year-long learning community. Throughout the year, they conduct classroom observations, review course materials, and mentor colleagues both at their home institutions and across the ACM. The initiative fosters collaboration, reduces faculty isolation, and supports innovative pedagogical approaches. It also emphasizes the creation and dissemination of shareable resources, aiming to establish scalable models for peer observation training and to promote a culture of teaching excellence. --- ## Due Dates - No active or upcoming deadlines are currently announced. - Please check the [program page](https://acm.edu/professional_development/project/the-faculty-teaching-fellows-program/) for future cycles or calls for applications. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award is **$32,500** per funded project. - Funding generally supports one annual cohort, including the summer workshop, ongoing learning communities, and resource development. --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty at ACM member institutions. - Faculty from a variety of disciplines, at different career stages, and with diverse levels of prior experience in teacher professional development are encouraged to apply. - Applicants should be interested in developing expertise in peer observation of teaching and in serving as instructional coaches. --- ## Application Process - When open, applications are solicited directly from ACM faculty. - Selection aims to assemble a diverse cohort with complementary strengths and growth potential. - The process typically includes a written application and, potentially, endorsement from home institutions. - For updates and future application opportunities, monitor the [program page](https://acm.edu/professional_development/project/the-faculty-teaching-fellows-program/) or contact ACM directly. --- ## Additional Information - Activities include a two-day in-person summer workshop, monthly or term-based cohort meetings, and a minimum of four peer observations or teaching workshops led by each Fellow during the academic year. - The program uses a train-the-trainer model, aiming for scalable impact across ACM campuses. - Outcomes and materials are disseminated to ACM institutions and the wider academic community. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Updates](https://acm.edu/professional_development/project/the-faculty-teaching-fellows-program/) - [FaCE Program Overview](https://acm.edu/program_fund/face/) - [Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Homepage](https://acm.edu) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Institution | Role/Discipline | Email | |---------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Louis Epstein | St. Olaf College | Co-Director, Center for Innovation in the Liberal Arts (Music) | [epstein@stolaf.edu](mailto:epstein@stolaf.edu) | | Kate Elliott | Luther College | Director, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Art History) | [ellika03@luther.edu](mailto:ellika03@luther.edu) | | Victoria Morse | Carleton College | Director, Perlman Center for Teaching and Learning (History, Medieval Studies) | [vmorse@carleton.edu](mailto:vmorse@carleton.edu) | | Melissa Eblen-Zayas | Carleton College | Former Director, Perlman Center for Teaching and Learning (Physics) | [meblenza@carleton.edu](mailto:meblenza@carleton.edu) | | ACM General Contact | ACM Consortium | - | [Contact ACM](https://acm.edu/contact-us/) | ---

The Faculty Teaching Fellows Program

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