Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
11200 Ted Herget Way
Owings Mills, MD, 21117

CTF Contact/Mentor
Rivka L. Glaser, Ph.D.
Director, Stevenson University Honors Program
Associate Professor of Biology
443.394.9644
[email protected]

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Fellowship Details/Expectations: 

Varies with each course and the experiences / needs of the CTF fellows. 
2-4 Positions Available Each Semester. For Fall 2024, the following positions are listed:

  • Mentored fellowships (Unpaid): Fellows with little teaching experience or who wish to expand their teaching portfolio will be mentored by Stevenson faculty member.  Each fellowship is personalized to the fellow’s needs. Previous CTF fellows have designed labs, given guest lectures, created class assignments and rubrics, and led class discussions.
    • For Fall 2024, Intro Bio lab, Intro Bio II lecture (organismal bio), and ecology. Additional opportunities may be available in other biology, chemistry, or nursing classes.
  • Adjunct instructor (Paid): Fellows with extensive teaching experience, including being an instructor of record for a course can apply for an adjunct instructor position for an introductory course.  All new adjunct instructors are mentored by experienced faculty.
    • For Fall 2024, positions availabe in Intro Bio lecture and lab.  Syllabus would be provided for you, as well as many other resources for the class (powerpoints, quizzes, class activities, etc.)
  • Additional opportunities to be mentored by non-science faculty are possible as well. Please inquiry.

Degree Requirements:
Fellows must have a Master’s degree, or the equivalent of a Master’s degree (i.e. Ph.D. students who have passed their qualifying exams)

Preferred Skills and Experience
Subject matter expertise should match the course content of interest. A strong interest in teaching undergraduates; willingness to  respond to feedback and work collaboratively with mentor.

Commitment Length
One or two semesters.

Expected Weekly Commitment
For mentored fellowships:  varies per course; commitment will be worked out between mentor and fellow. Expect approximately 3-5 hours per week.  For adjunct positions:  the weekly commitment is 3 hours/week in class plus 3 hours/week office hours.

Evaluation
Ongoing in-person feedback, written evaluation at end of semester if requested by fellow.

Parking and Transportation
Ample parking available on campus.  Stevenson shuttle from Owings Mills metro to campus is available as well.