Pitt CC Master Instructor
A one-year, on-campus cohort that recognizes our strongest teaching, proves it with classroom evidence, and shares it across the college.
The idea
We bring the statewide NC3MI Master Instructor program to our own campus. Instead of working through the modules online on their own, our faculty learn each module together in person, try it in their own classes, and come back with evidence of what worked.
The program does not teach faculty how to teach. It recognizes the mastery already in our classrooms, sharpens it through peer learning, and certifies it through documented results with students.
How it works
Every module runs on the same three-week cycle, so faculty always know what comes next.
Each module's strategies are modeled live, with faculty in the student seat experiencing them firsthand.
Faculty use at least one strategy in a live course and gather evidence of its impact on students.
Faculty share results, give and receive peer feedback, and the session closes by launching the next module.
Inside a 90-minute session
| Segment | Minutes | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Report back | 35 | Faculty share classroom evidence through a structured protocol such as Give One, Get One or a gallery walk |
| Peer feedback | 15 | Small groups name what worked, what to adjust, and how it transfers across disciplines |
| Launch next module | 35 | New strategies modeled live, with faculty participating as students |
| Commit | 5 | Each person names the strategy and course they will try before the next session |
Between sessions, faculty complete the online module work (about 2 to 3 hours) and submit their evidence.
The year at a glance
Fall builds the classroom foundation. Spring moves into deeper learning and leadership, ending with Collective Educator Agency as the bridge into the capstone.
Our faculty teach our faculty
The capstone becomes a college-wide event. The cohort runs our spring Staff Development Day together, and the day closes with the awarding of the Pitt CC Master Instructor designation.
- Each candidate leads a 50-minute solo or 90-minute paired breakout modeling at least three strategies
- Sessions are mixed so faculty from every division find strategies that fit their programs
- Attendees and supervisors complete feedback surveys as evidence of impact
- College leadership presents the designation in front of colleagues
A credential that means something
The campus cohort changes how the program is delivered, not what it takes to earn it. Our Master Instructors meet the same evidence standard as the statewide NC3MI program: all 10 modules, documented classroom implementation, peer feedback, reflection, and a capstone with survey results.
What Pitt CC gains
- A team of faculty ready to mentor peers and lead professional development
- Proven strategies shared with faculty across every division in a single day
- A growing bank of classroom evidence across disciplines
- A foundation for future faculty micro-credentials and teaching resources
Nominate 1 to 2 faculty for our first cohort
Who to nominate
- Instructors of record in Curriculum, Continuing Education, or College and Career Readiness
- Strong, student-centered teaching
- Respected by peers and ready to lead them
The commitment
- About 90 minutes in person every three weeks
- 2 to 3 hours of independent work per module
- Trying each strategy in a live course
- Leading a session on Staff Development Day
How to nominate
Submit names by [DATE] using [NOMINATION LINK]. Rank nominees if you submit two.
Submit a nominationQuestions deans ask
Is this the same as the statewide NC3MI program?
It uses the same 10 modules and the same evidence standard. The difference is delivery: our cohort meets in person on campus and learns together across the year.
Is this training on how to teach?
No. It recognizes teaching mastery that already exists and certifies it through evidence. Nominate faculty who are already strong in the classroom.
What happens if someone misses a session?
The online module stays available, so faculty can catch up and still report back at the next session.
What do graduates do afterward?
They become a ready team for mentoring, department-level professional development, and future cohorts.