Prospective Professors in Training

The Prospective Professors in Training (PPIT) program prepares soon-to-be PhD graduates for the rigors of applying to, and holding, an academic position.  Students learn how to develop an effective academic CV, teaching dossier, and research statement, as well as how to prepare for an academic job interview.  Students also learn how academics can best manage their time and resources between teaching, research, and university administration. For details, please see the PPIT Program.

Participants are selected among student applicants nearing the completion of their PhD degree (as well as postdoctoral fellows) based on their demonstrated research abilities and their passion for teaching and mentoring. Students who complete the PPIT program are issued an official certificate of participation.

PPIT is Composed of Two Parts:

1) Teaching component based on one full-semester course:
    MIE3002 - Teaching Engineering in Higher Education

2) Academic component based on thirteen core seminars:
    2012-2013 PPIT Core Seminar Series Schedule

How to Apply to PPIT - Applications Due: Friday, September 21, 2012

Please note, all PPIT candidates must have completed their first year of their PhD with a minimum GPA of A- before applying. To apply, please download, complete, and submit the following PPIT Application Form.