Faculty Awards

The Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Award for Outstanding Teaching recognizes a TJU faculty member who has contributed significantly to enhance student learning and the student experience at Jefferson, and who has facilitated the development of pedagogical excellence in their peers through their example. The impact of the faculty member is broad as they are recognized for facilitating a culture of excellence in teaching at Jefferson by students, peers, and administration.

Up to one award per College is given. Faculty may be nominated for this award by their College Dean or by the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee. Nominations should be approved by the College’s Executive Committee and the Dean prior to submission. The nomination packet should include a one to two-page letter of nomination, unabridged curriculum vitae, peer review, and representative teaching evaluations. 

All full-time, non-visiting, faculty members with at least two years of service at TJU are eligible to receive this award. A faculty member who has received this award is eligible to receive the award after an internal of three years. This award will typically not be given to faculty in administrative roles such as deans, department chairs, and academic administrators. Program Directors are eligible for this award. 

Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Award for Outstanding Adjunct Teaching recognizes a TJU part-time, adjunct, or affiliate faculty member that has contributed significantly to enhance student learning and the student experience, and who has facilitated the development of pedagogical excellence in their peers through their example. The impact of the faculty member is broad as they are recognized for facilitating a culture of excellence in teaching at Jefferson by students, peers, and administration.

Up to one award per College will be given. Faculty may be nominated for this award by their College Dean or by the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee. Nominations should be approved by the College’s Executive Committee and the Dean prior to submission. The nomination packet should include a one to two-page letter of nomination, unabridged curriculum vitae, peer review, and representative teaching evaluations.

All part-time, adjunct or affiliate faculty members with at least two years of service at Jefferson are eligible to receive this award. A faculty member who has received this award is eligible to receive the award after an interval of seven years. This award will typically not be given to faculty in administrative roles such as deans, department chairs, and academic administrators. Program directors are eligible for this award. 

The Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Award for Mentoring recognizes the exceptional efforts of a senior faculty member who has shown a continued dedication throughout their career to effectively mentor junior faculty to achieve their full potential.

Faculty may be nominated for this award by their College Dean or by the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee. Nominations should be approved by the College’s Executive Committee and the Dean prior to submission. The nomination packet should include a one to two-page letter of nomination, unabridged curriculum vitae, and at least two testimonial letters of support from a former and/or current junior faculty mentee.

All full-time, non-visiting, faculty members with at least two years of service at TJU are eligible to receive this award. A faculty member who has received this award is eligible to receive the award after an interval of three years. This award will typically not be given to faculty in administrative roles such as deans, department chairs, and academic administrators. Program Directors are eligible for this award. 

The Award for Community Service recognizes a faculty member whose volunteer service to further the goals of their profession in the community is exceptional and whose work has led to a tangible benefit in the community.

Up to one award per College (or School outside of a College) will be given. Faculty may be nominated for this award by their College Dean or by the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee. Nominations should be approved by the College’s Executive Committee and the Dean prior to submission. Ancillary Provost (Assistant Provosts, etc.) are eligible to nominate faculty. The nomination packet should include a one to two-page letter of nomination and an unabridged curriculum vitae. 

All faculty members with at least two years of service at TJU are eligible to receive this award. A faculty member who has received this award is not eligible to receive the same award more than once. Deans, department chairs, and academic administrators are not eligble for this award. Program Directors are eligible for this award.