Frances S. Johnson Junior Faculty Innovative Teaching* Award

Frances S. Johnson Junior Faculty Innovative Teaching* Award

The Frances S. Johnson Junior Faculty Innovative Teaching Award

$850 Total Award

($350 Cash + $500 Educational Materials Stipend)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the annual Junior Faculty Innovative Teaching Award, in honor of Frances S. Johnson, former director of the Faculty Center who passed away in 2008. 

As an institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and learning, Rowan University will honor one junior faculty member who demonstrates innovative* and meaningful teaching that promotes student learning. *In this updated version of this award, “innovative teaching” means the inclusion and application of research and scholarly activity within classroom pedagogy (e.g., bridging theory and teaching practice, introduction of cutting edge research into learning objectives and activities, leveraging research expertise in course content and delivery)