TEDU Faculty in Training (FIT)

1. TEDU Faculty in Training Program – TEDU FIT 

TED University Faculty in Training Program – TEDU FIT aims to support the professional development and institutional integration of early-career faculty members. By facilitating knowledge-sharing, academic guidance and social engagement, the program enables faculty members to adapt more effectively to the university environment. At the same time, the program provides experienced faculty members - serving as mentors - an opportunity for professional renewal, intergenerational collaboration and the sharing of institutional culture and values. 

TEDU FIT is designed to support early-career faculty members as they begin their academic journey and this guidebook outlines the structure and outline of the program. It also presents detailed information on how mentorship will be provided within the scope of the program.

2. Structure & Time Schedule 

TEDU FIT is open for early-career faculty members who have started teaching since 2022. The program consists of five modules, each delivered in the form of roundtable sessions shaped by the insights, suggestions, and experiences of both experienced and early-career faculty members, and three interventions. The program will be held every other Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00 at Multi-purpose Hall and Ahmet Ersan Meeting Room. Participants must attend at least 80% of all sessions. The interventions will be followed through the program. For detailed information, please see the table and explanations below.

TEDU FIT has five modules as follow:

• Module I: Teaching & Learning
• Module II: Technology
• Module III: Research
• Module IV: TEDU Units
• Module V: TEDU Strategy & Quality

TEDU FIT has three interventions:

1. Mentorship Program
2. Mid-Semester Course Evaluation
3. Peer Observation and Evaluation

The tentative program for 2025-2026 Academic Year is as follows: