William David Blunk Memorial Professorship
About the Professorship
The William David Blunk Memorial Professorship recognizes a member of the faculty who has demonstrated an outstanding record both in undergraduate teaching, and in concern for undergraduates as demonstrated through advising and general guidance given to students.
Deadline
February 23, 2021
Number of Nominations
One (1) nomination per college
Nominee Qualifications
Each nominee must hold a tenured faculty appointment at UT Austin, preferably at the level of professor. No adjustment in faculty workload is made for the Professorship holder during the year of appointment. Professorship holders must be on campus during their appointments.
Candidates will be judged in terms of:
- General academic qualifications and performance
- Demonstrated teaching ability, particularly with undergraduates
- Evidence of special interests in and on behalf of undergraduate students, including undergraduate thesis advising, undergraduate involvement in research, academic advising and other efforts which make the student educational experience more satisfying and meaningful
Nomination Materials Required
See Teaching Awards Nomination Package
Award Amount
The Professorship is for one academic year, although the terms of establishment provide for the possibility of one or even two renewals for a truly outstanding individual. The Professorship carries with it an $18,500 award.*
*Amount of honorarium varies depending on endowment income
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