The successful recruitment of a faculty member who can provide high-quality undergraduate teaching requires a rigorous self-study by the department and careful observations of the candidate. A conceptual model provides a framework that describes characteristics of excellent undergraduate teachers. This model can shape both the self-study and contacts with job applicants. Examination of the intellectual, emotional, and moral dimensions of three elements of teaching—perceived self-efficacy, interpersonal relationships, and pedagogy—will assist a department in preparing for and conducting a search for a qualified candidate who will teach well.
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