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.
- 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 candidate will select two colleagues to conduct a peer review. The peer reviewer should not have supervisory relationship with the candidate or be faculty co-teaching a course or was co-teaching a course at the time of the peer review. If you need assistance selecting a peer reviewer, please contact your Campus Associate Director.
- Requirement: The peer reviewers must observe the candidate in a teaching environment on at LEAST one occasion; this may be a live or virtual environment. The peer reviewers should also comment on course materials/artifacts such as syllabi. Peer reviewers may comment on observed student learning--such comments should be specific.
- Both peer reviews should reflect best practices in peer review.
- Peer reviews may be in letter format (we are no longer offering an online review form). Letters should include the following information:
- Candidate name, email, and campus
- Peer Reviewer name, title, and email
- Teaching Philosophy: Based on your observations, comment on the candidate's philosophy of teaching and how this philosophy relates to their identified teaching goals and student learning.
- Promoting Learning: Document your observations of the candidate's classes and comment on their teaching materials. How would you summarize the candidate's strengths, especially in promoting learning?