Faculty Associates
Faculty Partners in Teaching Development
Faculty Associates are faculty from across all divisions who partner with the TLC to strengthen educational development and advance equitable teaching practices at UC Santa Cruz. In this year-long role, Associates broaden the reach of teaching support by co-facilitating workshops, serving as thought partners to TLC staff, and leading projects that address pressing campus teaching needs.
Projects may take many forms—such as developing learning communities, creating resources for equitable assessment, or launching new initiatives—depending on each faculty member’s expertise and interests.
Benefits of Participation
Faculty Associates will:
- Receive a one-quarter course release for their contributions
- Gain a deeper understanding of campus-wide teaching support structures
- Leverage their experiences and leadership skills to support faculty development
- Advance transformative, equity-minded teaching and learning at UC Santa Cruz
Program Commitments
Faculty Associates commit to:
- Meeting quarterly with the TLC Faculty Director throughout the academic year
- Co-leading or supporting select TLC programs, workshops, or learning communities
- Designing and leading a project or initiative in collaboration with TLC staff
- Attending TLC events and programming as availability permits
How to Participate
Applications for the 2025–26 academic year are now closed.
Reach out if you have questions or would like to express early interest for 2026-27.