Pro-D for Postdoctoral Fellows

A collection of professional development opportunities and events for Postdoctoral Fellows, including the Instructional Skills Workshop, the Teaching Practicum, and many others.

Foundations of Pedagogy – September-November 2026

Online
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Goals At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom, with emphasis on alignment of learning objectives, activities and assessment. UBC graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are invited to participate. Requirements Successful completion involves participation in (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • September 24, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 1, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 8, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 15, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 22, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 29, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • November 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • November 19, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Teaching Practicum for Postdocs and Graduate Students – December 2026 – April 2027

Online
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What is the Postdoc and Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc and Graduate Teaching Practicum cohort will start in December 2026. There is a pre-work module that needs to be completed prior to the first session. To apply: You need to be a graduate student or postdoc and a CIRTL Associate (have completed a Grad (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Lesson Planning Clinic
    December 10, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Teaching Portfolios
    January 14, 2027
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Introduction to SoTL
    February 11, 2027
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • EDI in the Classroom
    March 11, 2027
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Reflections & Panel Discussion
    April 8, 2027
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators