Bioconductor-organized Carpentries instructor training application
Bioconductor, supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's EOSS program, has partnered with The Carpentries as a member organization. Our goal is to ensure excellence in instruction and develop infrastructure for high-quality, pedagogically-sound training, with a special focus on supporting local languages. The Carpentries, a non-profit organization, excels in teaching computer programming and data science skills to researchers through workshops that are accessible, inclusive, and use the best practices in teaching.

In this collaborative effort, we aim to train 30 globally located instructors to the same high standards by August 2024. These instructors will lead inclusive training courses in various local languages, enhancing the reach and impact of our programs.

The Carpentries Instructor Training is conducted remotely, offering two formats: a 2-day full-day format and a 4-day half-day format. This training is offered free-of-charge to selected members of the Bioconductor community. The focus is on evidence-based teaching practices, rather than technical skills training. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in using Bioconductor packages. They are expected to have the necessary technical skills to effectively teach entry-level Bioconductor Carpentries Modules to learners within a year of completing our Instructor Training program. Although these Modules are primarily designed for in-person workshops, they could also be adapted for remote delivery.

If you are interested in becoming a certified Carpentries instructor and contributing to the Bioconductor teaching community, we encourage you to apply using this form by February 25th 2024. 
March 2024 Update: Selection is complete, and offers will be issued shortly, pending final administrative steps. Interested individuals are encouraged to join our waitlist for potential openings or future opportunities.

For insights into our global training program and to learn about the diverse backgrounds of our first cohort of 18 instructors, take a look at our Year 1 blog post.
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Name *
Email address *
Career stage *
Affiliation *
Country of residence *
What are your pronouns? *
Do you consider yourself part of an underserved group(s) in computing (e.g. due to gender, race, disability, geographical location)?
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If yes, which underserved group(s) do you belong to:
What languages could you teach in (e.g. English, Spanish, Mandarin etc)? *
How many years have you used R? *
How many years have you used Bioconductor?
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Previous teaching experience
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What kind of previous teaching experience do you have? (250 words max.)
Are willing to co-teach one of the Bioconductor Carpentries Modules within the next year?
Ideally one that you can organize/co-organize for your community. But there may be some Bioconductor events that you can teach at where organizer would cover travel and accommodation costs.
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Do you have approval from your supervisor/manager to complete the Carpentries Instructor Training and teach at least one of the Bioconductor Carpentries Modules within the next year?
Do we have permission to ask your supervisor/manager for a letter confirming this. Please provide their name and email address.
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Where will you be able to teach (e.g. institution/city/region/country/virtually/elsewhere)? *
Have you organised/co-organised an event? If yes could you describe it and your role? Ideally an event with a teaching component but if you don't have experience with that it could be another type. (250 words max.) *
How will you contribute to Bioconductor Education? Include descriptions of courses that you will write/translate/teach, events you will organize and the demographics of your students that would benefit (500 words max.) *
Have you worked with underserved groups or how would you plan to be inclusive in training others? (250 words max.)
How would being a certified Carpentries instructor help you? (250 words max.)

If your application is successful, please indicate the time period when you would be available to join an Instructor Training workshop. You can find the current list of workshops here, and they are updated with new workshop dates each quarter.

Important: While we understand that schedules can vary, our ideal goal is for all selected instructors to complete their Carpentries instructor training by August 2024. This timeline helps us to effectively plan and coordinate our training resources and ensure a cohesive learning experience for all participants. We will work closely with you to find a suitable training date that aligns with this goal and fits within your availability. Note that it may take several weeks before we contact you regarding your application, but rest assured, we will make every effort to accommodate your schedule while aiming for the August 2024 completion target.

Would you be interested in teaching at any of the following Bioconductor conference workshops in 2024? Please note that at this stage, we are unable to provide a budget for travel expenses. Your response will help us in planning and understanding the availability of instructors for these events. Check all that apply.
If you have any additional comments, specific needs, or considerations you would like us to be aware of (such as funding constraints for travel to teach), please let us know in the space below. Your feedback is valuable in helping us accommodate and support our instructors as best as we can.
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