Teaching & Learning Innovation serves the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the university’s home for faculty development. As part of the work that we do, we seek to provide tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, as well as graduate students and post-docs, with opportunities for professional development in teaching, as well as supporting all of our stakeholders in attaining the success that they seek related to their work and career paths.
Our Mission
Fostering instructional excellence and supporting your journey to achieve your work-life goals. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of success for faculty across the university.
Our Vision
A path to success for every faculty member at UTK. We believe in a future where your growth, accomplishments, and aspirations are valued and supported at every step.
Our Values
As a unit within the Office of the Provost, in the Division of Faculty Affairs, we are committed to:
- Collaboration: We seek collaborative and mutually beneficial connections that promote growth and innovation across our academic community.
- Access and Belonging: Our foundation rests on evidence-based approaches that are beneficial and welcoming to all. We seek to support cultivating an environment where everyone thrives.
- Faculty Development: We assert that faculty development is central to UTK’s mission. As such, we are dedicated to your academic success.