Here’s what job candidates need to know about preparing a sample class for an opening at a teaching-oriented college.

The teaching demo is a common step in the hiring process at many colleges. Giving a successful demo can be challenging, especially for candidates who haven’t taught their own classes. To prepare, ...

I ’ve noticed a definite trend whenever I serve on faculty search committees lately: More and more job candidates seem to be relying heavily on PowerPoint during their teaching demonstrations ...

But should the demo lesson be a deal breaker or deal maker? If a candidate was unprepared or seemed incapable of connecting with students, then yes, the demo should be a deal breaker.

In a demo lesson for a teaching position, make sure to create opportunities for students to think critically. This may sound obvious, but it can be difficult to maintain that space when you don't ...

Nicole Hesson and Josh DeSantis provide advice for effectively planning and assessing a job candidate's teaching demonstration.