Application

Form of Application

FACET candidates are asked to prepare a reflective dossier that documents their goals and achievements, provides evidence of peer review, indicates their willingness to engage in the mission of FACET, demonstrates engagement in the scholarship of teaching, and clearly highlights self-reflection on the complex challenges and dimensions of teaching and learning. Thoughtful documentation is at the heart of the FACET selection process, providing the basis for recognition of both exemplary achievement and engagement in the “culture” of teaching and learning. As you prepare your application materials, you may wish to review the FACET Nominee Review Form. If you have any questions about the form, please contact the FACET office.

The following may provide useful background for faculty involved in the preparation and review of your FACET application and in other teaching portfolios.

  • Angelo, T. A. & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. Jossey-­‐Bass
  • Braskamp, L. & Ory, J. (1994). Assessing Faculty Work: Enhancing Individual and Institutional Performance. Jossey-­‐Bass.
  • Chickering, A. & Gamson, Z. (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Higher Education. AAHE
  • Bulletin, March
  • Chism, N. (1999). Peer Review of Teaching: A Sourcebook. Anker Publishing.
  • Glassick, C., Huber, M. & Maeroff, G. (1996). Scholarship Assessed: Evaluation of the Professoriate. Jossey-­‐Bass.
  • Hutchings, P. (1996). Making Teaching Community Property. American Association of Higher Education.
  • Menges, R. & Svinicki, M. (1996). Honoring Exemplary Teaching. Jossey-­‐Bass.
  • Seldin, P. (1997). The Teaching Portfolio. Anker Publishing.

Application Requirements

Please use 12 point easy-to-read font, one-inch margins, and page numbers. Be careful to adhere to word limits and page limits as indicated above; your dossier will not be considered if you fail to adhere to these limits. The dossier must be emailed as a pdf file to your campus associate director using the following naming convention: LastName-­dossier.pdf. Documents can be created as Microsoft Word files, and converted to and saved as pdf files using the print dialog box. Any problems with file conversions should be directed to the FACET Office. Download a checklist of the application requirements.

  1. Dossier Cover Sheet: Please complete the online cover sheet and insert it at at the beginning of the dossier. Upon submission, the cover sheet will be emailed to you. 
    Complete the cover sheet

  2. Contributions to FACET: Explore the FACET website to learn more about various activities and what role you might play in our continued growth. Upon submission, the cover sheet will be emailed to you. 
    Complete the contributions form

  3. Teaching Philosophy (1,000 word limit): Provide a discussion of how you believe students learn and how your approach to teaching facilitates student learning. In preparing to write this component, please consider the theoretical foundations of your philosophy. This component of your dossier should discuss “why” you do what you do rather than just what you do in the classroom; use this as an opportunity to reflect on your teaching methods. Your teaching philosophy can describe connections to mentorships, SoTL, leadership, courses, etc. as they are relevant.

    Sample teaching philosophy statement

  4. Learning Episode And Reflective Narrative (LEARN) (1,500-­2,500 words): This section allows for the documentation of excellence in teaching and learning through an abbreviated “feedback loop,” describing and reflecting upon a single instructional experience. Expect major revisions in this section of the application in the academic year 2025-2026. These revisions will enhance the application process for spring 2025 nominees.
    LEARN components, selection committee advice, and examples

  5. Teaching vitae (10 page limit): Rather than a standard version of your vita, provide a vita which specifically highlights your teaching accomplishments. 
    Teaching vitae specifications

  6. Reflection on Engagement with Student Feedback: AY 2024-2025 you have a choice in how you want to convey your reflection:
    • Written statement, which should be 750 words plus or minus 250 words. We are planning to update the LEARN requirements; therefore, 2025 applicants may incorporate their reflection on engagement student feedback statement within their LEARN statement instead of a separate piece.
    • Audio message, no longer than five minutes and include a transcript. One way to do this is to record your message to the cloud in Zoom on your phone or computer, then edit the captions in Kaltura. On its own page titled "Reflection on Engagement with Student Feedback," link to your reflection. 

    You may include up to three supporting documents if you believe you need them to clarify your message. We are not expecting there to be supporting documents. We believe the message itself will convey your engagement sufficiently.  

    Reflection Specifications 
  7. Peer Reviews: Two peer reviews are required in each FACET nomination dossier. The peer reviewer must explicitly state the date the candidate’s teaching was observed. Please note the purpose of the peer reviews is not to make a recommendation regarding admission to FACET, but rather to demonstrate an observation of teaching excellence which reflects your teaching philosophy. Both peer reviews must be conducted within the past four years, with one being conducted in the last two years. To clarify, this timeframe is based on the class year you're applying to (class of # - 4 years = latest calendar year for the 4-year deadline). For example, nominees applying for the class of 2025 can have reviews dating back to January 2021 (4 years) and January 2023 (2 years). The peer reviewer should not have a supervisory relationship with the candidate or be a faculty co-teaching a course or who was co-teaching a course at the time of the peer review.
    Peer review specifications and example

  8. Letter of Recommendation: Candidates may request one traditional letter of recommendation from their department chair, dean, faculty colleague, etc. This letter of recommendation is optional and not considered strongly by the Statewide Selection Committee.

Timing of application

For those applying for in the 2024-2025 academic year, deadlines vary by campus. Beginning in February 2025, campuses will be on the same timeline listed further below. Regardless, all applications are due to your campus associate director(s).

  • May 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • October 15, 2024 - Dossiers must be submitted to FACET IU Columbus Campus Selection Committee 
  • December 12, 2024 - Final selection and notification by IU Columbus Campus Selection Committee. 

  • April 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • TBD - On-campus Dossier Workshop #1
  • TBD - On-campus Dossier Workshop #2
  • September 15, 2024 - Deadline to submit dossier for campus feedback (feedback given to candidates in early/mid October)
  • November 15, 2024 - Deadline to submit dossier for final review. 
  • January 1, 2025 - Deadline to submit final dossiers for Statewide Selection to Eevett Loshek (eloshek@iue.edu).

  • May 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • October 15, 2024 - Dossiers must be submitted to FACET IU Indianaplis Campus Selection Committee 
  • December 12, 2024 - Final selection and notification by IU Indianapolis Campus Selection Committee. 

  • May 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • July 15, 2024 - Draft of Dossier due by to Harold Olivey (holivey@iun.edu). 
  • October 31, 2024 - Final Dossier due for Campus Selection Committee review.

  • April 16, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • October 22, 2024 - Polished draft of dossier due.
  • Mid-November 2024 - Feedback to candidate on polished drafts
  • December 3, 2024 - Final version of dossier and final peer reviews due to campus committee.

  • May 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • October 15, 2024 - Applications are due to Cyndi Sofhauser (csofhaus@iusb.edu). 

  • April 15, 2024 - Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 
  • October 23, 2024 - Dossiers and peer reviews due. 
  • November 13, 2024 - Selection of candidates to support for Statewide selection review.
  • First week of January 2025 - Dossiers are sent to FACET office.

All will campuses follow the same timeline of deadlines.:

April 1: Nominations are due via online form (preferred) or emailed to facet@iu.edu. 

September 1: Deadline to submit dossier (except for one peer review, if needed) for campus initial decision (outcomes: ready; ready with revisions; not ready).

October 1: Deadline for campuses to provide feedback to candidates about “ready
with revisions” status.

November 1: Deadline to submit final dossier, including all updated peer reviews,
for consideration by the campus committee.

January 15: Campus committee sends decisions for statewide consideration.

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