CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2009 MACVICAR FACULTY FELLOWS

Members of the MIT Community are encouraged to nominate candidates. The program description and requirements, listed below, are provided to guide the nomination process.

Who is eligible
All tenured, full-time members of the regular faculty are eligible for appointment as a MacVicar Faculty Fellow. Junior faculty are eligible for a three-year MacVicar Faculty Fellowship. These are convertible to regular ten-year MacVicar Faculty Fellowships if tenure occurs.

Where and when to submit
The "Nomination requirements" (listed below) outline what a nomination must include.

Nomination Requirements

1. A nomination letter detailing the contributions of the nominee to undergraduate education.
2. An endorsement by the nominee's department head.
3. Three supporting letters from faculty.
4. At least three supporting letters from present or former undergraduate students, commenting on the undergraduate teaching of the nominee.
5. A curriculum vitae of the nominee.
6. A list of undergraduate courses, including the number of students taught by the nominee.

It is useful to include detailed information about the courses taught by the nominee, as well as their teaching accomplishments, style, and innovations.

The Call for Nominations for 2009 MacVicar Faculty Fellows was sent out by the Provost on September 10, 2008. Nominations are due by Friday, November 14, 2008.

2009 MacVicar Faculty Fellows will be announced on MacVicar Day, Friday, March 6, 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact Leann Dobranski, Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Lab (617-253-3371).