The Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions Conference Returns Sept. 30

After a three-year hiatus, the Graduate School Office of Professional Development (OPD) is pleased to announce the seventh Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions (TTII) conference at Westfield State University on Friday, Sept. 30. Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and regional comprehensive universities. This free one-day regional conference showcases these careers, bringing together 125+ graduate students, postdocs, and faculty to discuss what it’s like to work at teaching-intensive institutions and how to apply for these faculty positions. Graduate students and postdocs from more than a dozen doctoral institutions will engage with faculty and deans from a range of teaching-intensive institutions across the New England region through a series of talks, panel presentations, and networking opportunities.

A 2022 faculty presenter and UMass alumna (now working at a local regional comprehensive) recalls, “I have very good memories from when I attended the TTII conference. It definitely helped confirm my interest and desire to be at a teaching intensive institution!”

This conference is organized by OPD and co-sponsored by UMass Amherst, Westfield State University, Boston University, Brown University, MIT, and the University of Rhode Island. Graduate students and postdocs can find more information about the conference, free UMass transportation and registration on the TTII website.