Pro-D for New Faculty

Generative AI Studios

Session Format:: Online
Series:: GenAI Studios
Generative AI
Pro-D for New Faculty

These sixty minute, bi-monthly sessions – facilitated by Technologists Experts from LTIC – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation which will talk (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Generative AI Studios"

Online
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
August 26, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
September 9, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
September 23, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
October 7, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
October 21, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
November 4, 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
Date
November 18, 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT

2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

We are delighted to have you join us for a half day of connection and inspiration. This year’s orientation is a special collaboration between the CTLT and UBC Human Resources, reflecting our joint commitment to supporting both your professional growth as an educator and your personal well-being as a member of our community.

Upcoming Dates - "2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation"

In-person
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

Emily Renoe
Senior Educational Consultant: Learning Technologies, CTLT
Zoe Morris
Associate Director, Teaching + Learning Professional Development, CTLT

Starting Strong: Preparing for the First Day of Class

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Reimagine the first day of class through group discussion and a mapping activity. You’ll create a plan to align day 1 student experiences with your course goals, content, and learning activities. Come prepared to share your experiences and tips, and to focus on a specific course you’ll be teaching.

Upcoming Dates - "Starting Strong: Preparing for the First Day of Class"

In-person
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Zoe Morris
Associate Director, Teaching + Learning Professional Development, CTLT

Writing a (Mindful) Learner Centred and Inclusive Syllabus

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Inclusive Teaching
Pro-D for New Faculty

Your syllabus is an important document that introduces you and the course to the students. In this session, we explore the characteristics and benefits of a mindful, learner-centered, inclusive syllabus.

Upcoming Dates - "Writing a (Mindful) Learner Centred and Inclusive Syllabus"

In-person
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
Gail Hammond
Associate Professor of Teaching, Food, Nutrition and Health, Land and Food Systems

Introduction to Lesson Planning

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Explore the four lesson basics, learning outcomes, active learning, assessment and motivation, and how to use these to plan well-aligned student-centered classes. This session will provide a high-level overview and important pointers with the goal for you to apply these in your lesson planning.

Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Lesson Planning"

In-person
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT

Designing Your Course in Canvas

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Whether you are building your first course or refreshing an existing one, this session will guide you through the essential steps to set up a well-structured, accessible, and engaging course. You will learn how to add and format content such as pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes, while incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure an inclusive experience for all learners.

Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course in Canvas"

In-person
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

From Crowd to Community: Making Large Classes Feel Small

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Teaching a large class can be a daunting task that requires different skills than you might use with smaller groups. This session provides space for a discussion about the challenges and benefits of teaching in large classes and how to improve your large group teaching skills.

Upcoming Dates - "From Crowd to Community: Making Large Classes Feel Small"

In-person
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Brett Gilley
Professor of Teaching, Science, Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)

Session Format:: Online
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Teaching Assistants (TA) play a significant role in students’ learning. In this session, we will explore what instructors and students expect from their TAs, key elements of the TA contract, and how we can enhance the teaching and learning experiences of our TAs.

Upcoming Dates - "The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)"

Online
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems

Make-a-thon: Developing Teaching Materials with AI

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Generative AI
Pro-D for New Faculty

In this session, faculty will work on developing their own teaching material using AI, with facilitators available for guidance, feedback, and troubleshooting. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a draft resource they can use or adapt in their teaching, along with practical strategies for integrating AI into their workflow.

Upcoming Dates - "Make-a-thon: Developing Teaching Materials with AI"

In-person
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT

Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER)

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Open Education
Pro-D for New Faculty

This session will focus on the pragmatic elements of reuse, the essentials of copyright, and the basics of working with open educational resources that are licensed to allow revision and reuse. Such openly-licensed resources can impact teaching and learning through contextualization, time savings, and lowering student access barriers such as costs.

Upcoming Dates - "Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER)"

In-person
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Stephanie Savage
Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian

Making Sense of Student Feedback: An Introduction to Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) Surveys and Reports

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

This session provides an overview of how SEI surveys are administered, what instructors can expect throughout the survey cycle, and how results are delivered and interpreted. We will discuss common questions about survey reports and student comments, and share practical guidance on using student feedback to support teaching development, reflection, and professional growth.

Upcoming Dates - "Making Sense of Student Feedback: An Introduction to Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) Surveys and Reports"

In-person
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
Alison Wong
Research & Analytics Lead, PAIR

Building Capacity—Networking and Resource Sharing for IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning
Pro-D for New Faculty

This is an intentional space to connect IBPOC faculty, students, and staff across the University, to cultivate kinship, community care, and support. Acknowledging that connection is foundational to anti-racist teaching and learning, this session is for new and returning IBPOC educators at UBC to connect and share teaching, learning and wellness resources and ideas in a mutually supportive space.

Upcoming Dates - "Building Capacity—Networking and Resource Sharing for IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community"

In-person
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT

Increasing Accessibility for Video

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Accessibility
Inclusive Teaching
Pro-D for New Faculty

Explore strategies and solutions, including a variety of tools and supports, from free and do-it-yourself options to professional services. You’ll find practical tips, guidance and best practices for reaching students that experience barriers with video. Join us as we examine both the challenges and opportunities of applying universal design principles in video production.

Upcoming Dates - "Increasing Accessibility for Video"

In-person
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

UBC Studios

Introduction to Assessment Design at UBC

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 Summer Institute
Pro-D for New Faculty

Explore how assessment can support student learning and learn strategies for designing fair, inclusive, and aligned assessments that support course learning objectives. This introductory workshop introduces common assessment approaches used at UBC while addressing practical considerations such as academic integrity, workload, and equitable assessment design.

Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Assessment Design at UBC"

In-person
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate. Faculty Liaison (Land and Food Systems), CTLT, UBC
Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty – Application Form

Session Format:: Hybrid
Series:: Pro-D for New Faculty
TDP for New Faculty

UBC Vancouver 2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty The Teaching Development Program for New Faculty (the “TDP”) supports instructors at the UBC Vancouver campus in their professional growth. Designed for new UBC instructors who teach credit courses, the TDP is ideal for individuals who are excited to grow and connect with other educators in (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty - Application Form"

Date/Time
Date
September 17, 2026 - May 15, 2027
Time
8:00 am - 4:00 pm