Patrick J. Rolwes

Education

Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My goal is for students to leave my courses with the ability to apply what they learn. Having spent time in industry before returning to academia, I understand the value of practical skills, and I try to design learning experiences that bridge the gap between what students study and what they will actually encounter in their careers.

In the classroom, I create assignments that mirror real-world problems, provide room for inquiry-driven exploration. I draw on my industry background to provide concrete examples from practice to help students see how the concepts they are learning translate to the work they are preparing for.


Teaching Experience

Summer 2026

Undergraduate

PSYC 3200 — Experiencing Research in Psychology

Instructor of Record · University of Texas at Arlington

Fall 2025

Undergraduate

PSYC 4431 — Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science

Graduate Teaching Assistant · University of Texas at Arlington

Spring 2025

Graduate

PSYC 5407 — Multivariate Data Analysis

Graduate Teaching Assistant · University of Texas at Arlington

Fall 2024

Undergraduate

PSYC 1315 — Introduction to Psychology

Graduate Teaching Assistant · University of Texas at Arlington


Certifications & Training

College Teaching Certificate

2024

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), University of Texas at Arlington

Evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive pedagogy, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.