Teaching Development Program
October 2026 – May 2027
The Teaching Development Program (TDP) for new faculty supports UBC Okanagan instructors in their professional development through a small cohort-based approach. It is designed for early-career faculty who teach credit courses, allowing them to grow and connect with other educators across disciplines in a facilitated, supportive, and accountable space. The TDP curriculum consists of 45-50 hours of self-paced engagement through a multi-access, multiple means of engagement approach. Utilizing asynchronous components, participants will have the opportunity to self-direct their learning while having dedicated in-person opportunities for networking and community building.
| Faculty Role | Assistant Professors, Assistant Professors of Teaching, Associate Professors, Professors, Professors of Teaching, Sessional Instructors, Lecturers, and Post-Doctoral Fellows*. |
| Career Timeline | Within your first 2-3 years of teaching or transitioning to a different teaching role. |
| Instructional Load | Teaching at least one credit section between May 2026 to April 2027. |
*Limited spaces available for Post-Doctoral Fellows.
Admission for this year’s cohort is capped at a maximum of 10 participants.
Register for this year’s Teaching Development Program.
For questions specific to the UBC Okanagan cohort please reach out to Jeannine Kuemmerle (jeannine.kuemmerle@ubc.ca).