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Professional Development Opportunities for New Faculty

UBC’s CTLT has a number of new professional development opportunities for new faculty this summer and fall. Check them out below.

Teaching Development Program  

September 17, 2026–May 15, 2027 | Hybrid 

The flexible 8-month program helps new faculty build a foundation for their teaching careers by providing a network of support as well as professional development opportunities focused on teaching and learning practices. Apply by September 10: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/tdp    

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop 

August 4, 5, 6 & 7 | In-person  

This workshop focuses on giving new and experienced educators an opportunity to try new teaching approaches and sharpen existing skills in a supportive atmosphere. Register: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/fisw  

New Faculty Teaching Orientation 

August 17 | 9:30 am–1:30 pm | In-person 

We are kicking off this year’s CTLT Summer Institute with the New Faculty Teaching Orientation. This event is designed to welcome and support new faculty members as they navigate their roles and responsibilities at the institution. We’re also honoured to begin the day with a welcome from UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon. Register: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/nfto 

CTLT Summer Institute  

August 17–20 | In-person & Online 

The CTLT Summer Institute focuses on the fundamentals of teaching and learning for new instructors and teaching assistants. Take the opportunity to explore Open Educational Resources, sharpen Canvas skills, gain essential teaching strategies, and more! Browse events: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/summerinstitute  

Course Design Intensive  

August 10, 12, 14 & 24 

This intensive program offers participants an opportunity to work, individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a course they are or will be teaching. 

Apply by August 6: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/course-design-intensive/ 

To browse more events, visit https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/event-category/pro-d-for-new-faculty/

Download a Faculty Flyer [PDF] Download CTLT Summer Institute Schedule-at-a-glance [PDF]

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