As a new faculty member (tenure-track, or contract) it can be overwhelming to learn everything you need in a short period of time. So, we offer recommendations that focus on the essentials for getting started designing and teaching courses at York with proven effectiveness for student learning (Xu, Z., Ge, L., He, W. et al., 2024). The resources are also focused with any time, anywhere support. When you are ready, you can join a community of practice or other teaching development opportunities.
Recommended teaching development
We have organized and designed teaching development specifically for new faculty, consisting of
- the course design intensive, offered every summer, and
- the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), which is an internationally recognized certificate, offered in July, August, and December every year.
Resources
Engage with external resources and independent learning opportunities on your own time and at your own pace:
Communities of practice
Connect with community members surrounding important topics to engage in dialogue, share ideas, problem solve, and work together.
Teaching development opportunities
Check out the variety we offer in teaching development, from fully online, reflective courses to 1-hour hands-on sessions.