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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just because you have a Ph.D. doesn't make you a good teacher, especially at research institutions. [b]The focus is on research and research dollars, teaching is just a requirement.[/b] They have zero training in developing or delivery curriculum - they have zero incentive to do it well. Some will but many have to ensure they are bringing in the funds for the department. For my kids I want to make sure they being taught the topic by someone who is knowledgeable and committed to education. That is easier said than done. [/quote]

This has been changing--there is more emphasis on evidence that you are a decent teacher in hiring now, even at research institutions, and even at research institutions about 30-40% of your evaluation is based on your teaching.[/quote]
I think you're correct for junior faculty who are trying for tenure, but the senior folks can still do as they please if they are famous enough. Most of the time they are exempted from teaching if they bring in enough research money, but heaven forbid they end up teaching a class.  [/quote]

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