Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Full-time faculty who have been employed by the University of Louisville for the five preceding years and have not previously won this specific award. Full-time faculty must be tenured, tenure-track, or contracted.

WHAT IS AWARDED?

$400 and a plaque-mounted certificate

CRITERIA

The nominee’s teaching methods and ability will have demonstrated these specific qualities:

  • Breadth and variety
  • Inspiration
  • Currency (i.e., effective modeling of pedagogical principles and effective use of technology in instruction)
  • Forethought
  • Flexibility
  • Motivation for professional development
  • Mentorship (i.e., generosity in outlook and the encouragement of scholarship)

HOW TO NOMINATE

  1. Download the nomination instructions
  2. Upload your nomination packet (in PDF format using the naming convention lastname_awardtype.pdf) to this location