Pedagogies of Place: A Faculty Development Workshop About Teaching in Queens
Facilitated by: Lindsey Albracht (English), Eric Goldfischer (Urban Studies), Soniya Munshi (CETLL/Urban Studies), Leila Walker (Library), and Amy Wan (English)
Dates: June 15, 16, and 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Muyskens Conference Room, Queens College
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Applications due Monday, April 20, 11:59 p.m.
This workshop invites QC faculty to consider their pedagogy in the context of the place we call Queens. Drawing from interdisciplinary approaches to place-based education and pedagogies of writing, this three-day in-person workshop will include a mix of hands-on activities, hearing from different people across campus, and time to work on projects. (See our Commons site for examples of last year’s faculty projects)
This workshop will support faculty to:
- Learn more about place-based pedagogical practices and the specificity of utilizing place-based pedagogy in Queens
- Work on a teaching project that actively engages with local context (e.g. creating course assignments, developing course materials, (re-)designing syllabi, developing relationships with community-based organizations and/or off-campus institutions)
- Consider the teaching of writing and communication within context (whether disciplinary, institutional, personal or political) to students through meaningful assignment design, feedback, assignment sequencing, and cultivating voice
- Build community with colleagues across the college
Faculty participants will commit to:
- Attend the workshop in-person on June 15, 16, 17
- Review workshop materials (e.g. readings, videos) as assigned
- Develop an open educational teaching resource to be shared through CETLL and CUNY Academic Works by June 30, 2026. Revisions will be due by August 1, 2026.
Participants that fulfill the above commitments will receive a $2,000 stipend and a certificate of completion.
Who should apply?
This workshop is open to all faculty members at Queens College.
No expertise or previous training is necessary, and all disciplines are welcome. The seminar will be a chance to talk about teaching and learn from peers; it will be welcoming to all participants who are interested in being more comfortable with their teaching.
We especially encourage pre-tenure/CCE and part-time faculty to apply as well as mid-career faculty who would like the opportunity to re-engage with their teaching.
Applications due Monday, April 20, 11:59 p.m.
Hosted by CETLL and co-sponsored by the QC Library’s OER Initiative, funded by N.Y.S Open Educational Resources Grant