How to obtain an evidence of teacher effectiveness when I never was evaluated?

Question

I have spent my career working in the field and have recently been approached to teach some classes that are specific to what I do. I have been asked to turn in an “evidence of teacher effectiveness.” I do not have any evaluations or proof that I would be a good teacher. I have guest-lectured a few times and can probably get a few quotes about how I did. Apart from this, what could I use to fulfill this requirement?

Answer 1

Hello! I've been a part of a few university hiring committees, so I'd love to answer your question based on my experience on these committees.

If you don't have student or peer evaluations of your teaching ability, I would ask for feedback from the person who invited you to guest lecture. Since you've been approached to teach, you could use that feedback (similar to a letter of recommendation) as "evidence" if that person comments on your ability to communicate to an audience and address questions with expertise.

Hope that helps!

Komal