If you know a deserving member of the IU community who should be considered for a teaching or service award, please consider nominating them.
The nomination period for the 2022-2023 academic year is closed. Information about the next nomination cycle will be available in May 2023.
To nominate a person for an award, click on the relevant award below and follow the instructions. If you have any questions about the nomination process or wish to see a sample dossier, please contact uha@indiana.edu.
The title of Distinguished Professor is the most prestigious appointment offered by IU in recognition of outstanding scholarship, artistic or literary distinction, or other achievements that have won significant recognition by peers. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter of Nomination External Letters of support (up to eight letters) Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Brief biographical sketches of external support letter writers Examples of Scholarship (up to three) Indication of the Dean’s and/or Chair’s support
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
For reconsideration of a dossier submitted in a previous year, all nominations must be resubmitted with the following updated materials, at minimum: - Nomination Letter - CV
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize those members of the IU faculty who have excelled in classroom engagement, pedagogy, and curriculum development. The Distinguished Teaching Awards include the Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award, the Herman Frederic Lieber Memorial Award, the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching, and the Sylvia E. Bowman Award.
Nomination dossiers include the following (80 pages maximum):
Primary Letter of Nomination Nominee’s Teaching Philosophy and Self-Analysis Statement Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Courses Taught at Indiana University Course Evaluation Summary and Reflection Peer/Administrative Review Portfolio Research and Public Activity Related to Teaching Academic Student Counseling and Mentoring Additional Letters of Support (optional)
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Technology recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to enhancing the classroom experience with new technologies. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter(s) of Nomination Nominee’s Self-Analysis Statement Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Sample of Course Syllabi Course Evaluation Summary and Reflection Peer/Administrative Review Portfolio Additional Supporting Materials
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award recognizes Indiana University faculty members who have distinguished themselves through exemplary civically engaged scholarship and teaching including, leadership in advancing students’ civic learning, conducting community-based research, fostering reciprocal community partnerships, building institutional commitments to service-learning and civic engagement, and other means of enhancing higher education’s contribution to the public good. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter of Nomination Nominee’s Reflection on Civic Engagement and Service Learning Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Sample of Course Syllabi Additional Letter(s) of Support
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The W. George Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service recognizes members of the IU faculty and librarians who have shown a deep commitment to serving the university, their profession or discipline, and/or the public. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter(s) of Nomination Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee IU Employment Record Self-Analysis by the nominee of their service contributions Description and Impact of Service Activities Administrative Evaluations of Service Activities Letters of Support Research and Public Activity related to service (optional)
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The John W. Ryan Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Programs and Studies Award honors faculty member and librarians for their exceptional contributions to the university’s international programs and studies. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter(s) of Nomination Summary and Reflection of International Engagements Letter(s) of Support Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Additional Supporting Materials (optional)
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The Part-Time Teaching Award honors remarkable teaching among part-time faculty and their contributions to IU and the community. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter of Nomination Nominee’s Teaching Philosophy and Self-Analysis Statement Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Courses Taught at Indiana University Course Evaluation Summary and Reflection Peer/Administrative Review Portfolio Additional Letters of Support (optional)
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
The Lieber Memorial Associate Instructor Award recognizes distinguished teaching by IU graduate students with an appointment as an associate instructor. Nomination dossiers include the following:
Primary Letter of Nomination Nominee’s Teaching Philosophy and Self-Analysis Statement Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Courses Taught at Indiana University Course Evaluation Summary and Reflection Peer/Administrative Review Portfolio Video Recording of Teaching Research and Public Activity Related to Teaching (optional) Academic Student Counseling and Mentoring (optional) Additional Letters of Support (optional)
Specific nomination information will be available in May 2023. Please return to this section at that time.
All nomination materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for consideration in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact uha@indiana.edu
