You may find that the potential to teach well is more difficult to judge than scholarly potential. We suggest focusing on what good teachers do and learning as much as possible about a candidate's teaching. Whenever possible, it is valuable to request candidates' self evaluations of their teaching. Recruiters should attend to each of these nine facets as they read teaching statements, portfolios, and letters of recommendation, and talk with and observe candidates teach. Confidence and a sense of purpose based on experience are important ingredients of good teaching.
Teachers interact with students and colleagues daily.
It is important to assess how well candidates relate to others. Someone who is or has the potential to be an excellent teacher must have a good knowledge of pedagogical issues or a willingness to obtain such knowledge. Another way to identify good teaching involves attending to the practical things teachers know and do. Candidates may not have experience nor excel in all, but they might be expected to discuss them knowledgeably. A good teacher must manage course development.