UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award

 

Award Description

The UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award recognizes a full-time lecturer who has made significant and sustained contributions to the University as evidenced by the quality of their teaching and service. This award is the university’s highest honor for full-time lecturers. The annual award includes a one-time payment of $5,000, a commemorative engraved gift, and the distinction of UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible, nominees must:

• have served the University of North Texas for a minimum of five (5) years.
• be a full-time lecturer (holding the rank of lecturer, senior lecturer, or principal lecturer) in good standing at the time of the nomination.
• be well-rounded, with outstanding accomplishments in teaching and service; demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical innovation; support student success; and promote teaching excellence across campus
• have contributed notably to the advancement and vitality of the university community.

 

Submission Process

All nominations for awards to take effect on September 1, 2020 should be submitted using the Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards Nomination portal. Here is the link: https://vpaa.unt.edu/nominate. If you have any questions please contact Annie Garcia at Ana.Garcia@unt.edu or (940) 565-3987.

 

Deadline

All completed nomination packets must be received by the Office for Faculty Success by October 25, 2019. See the Call for Nominations for specific details.

 

Award Recipients

Year	Faculty Member	Department
2019-2020	Sushama Dandekar	Chemistry
2018-2019	S. Michael Sexton	Management
2017-2018	Karen Anderson-Lain	Communication Studies
2016-2017	Rossana Ramirez Boyd	Teacher Education and Administration
2015-2016	Wendy Watson	Political Science
2014-2015	Lesli Robertson	Studio Art