THE UNIVERSITY TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The University of California Riverside’s Graduate Division created the University Teaching Certificate Program as an instructional training and certification program for graduate students. This program is designed to assist university-level instructors in developing teaching and lecturing strategies, designing a teaching philosophy, and becoming members of the professional teaching community. The goal of the UTC program is to equip graduate students with the necessary skills so that they can be regarded as both outstanding scholars and teachers in their continued work in academia.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive:

• A University Teaching Certificate that is signed by the Graduate Division Dean

• An invitation to the Graduate Division award ceremony in June 2012 for a banquet dinner and certification conferral

• A confidential letter of reference from the Graduate Professional Development Director

To apply, submit an application form, non-confidential letter of reference, three teaching evaluations, and a letter of interest. Application packets are due no later than 5:00 p.m. December 1st at the University Office Building, Room 122 (located behind Rivera Library, on Eucalyptus Drive). Seminars will run for two hours each week beginning during winter quarter. Typically students from CHASS, SoBA, and GSOE will meet from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursdays and students from CNAS and BCOE will meet from 12:00pm-2:00pm. There will be some weeks where large group seminars are held from 11:00am-1:00pm for all those taking part in the program. To download the application form click on the link below. For other questions, please email us at utc@ucr.edu or call 951-827-3386.

UTC Application Form 2011-2012 (PDF)

UTC Application Form 2011-2012 (Word)