The College Instructor Handbook
Publisher: Alicia N Burns
Published: 6/19/2023
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 73
ISBN-13: 9798398633351
Description: This practical guide is for industry experts who want to find a job teaching college classes, and to support you while preparing to teach that class for the first time. It is meant to help you succeed in the classroom and at the institution where you’ll be teaching. With just four value-packed chapters, and an appendix with real-life examples, this handbook walks through the stages of landing your first teaching gig through that last step of submitting students' grades. It's a quick read that provides sufficient margins for taking notes along the way.

Excellent instruction includes thoughtful preparation, lots of communication, a willingness to learn, and a passion to enthusiastically share your knowledge with adult learners who want to succeed in a particular field. This book shares tips and tricks for success, as well as suggestions for making your first time teaching a positive experience – for you AND your students. Novice instructors to seasoned professionals will find resources and guidance for building trust and psychological safety into the classroom, which can help to strengthen relationships with students in different ways.

Although higher education continues to evolve alongside the demands of industry and the ever-advancing world of technology, there is an ongoing need for professionals to share their knowledge and experiences with college students. If you are curious about what's involved, or if you are ready to take that first step, this handbook is meant to support your journey of teaching in higher ed.